Estimator

Insight Global; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A national staffing firm located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is seeking a detail-oriented candidate to evaluate project costs and contribute to the bidding process. Responsibilities include maintaining knowledge of industry competitive advantages, resolving cost discrepancies, and obtaining accurate material quotes. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and be familiar with basic accounting principles. Construction experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles is needed.
• 1 - 3 years' of construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry.
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Obtain accurate quotes for materials to establish cost estimates.

Skills

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience

Job description

The ideal candidate will be responsible for appropriately evaluating the cost of a project, and evaluating the cost to take on that project. The candidate will be familiar with our competitive advantages as an organization and will be able to communicate those to our benefit throughout the bidding process.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid bidding process
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Obtain accurate quotes for materials and systems to establish accurate cost estimates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles
• Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans
• 1 - 3 years' of construction experience preferred