Assistant Estimator

About Durable

Our mission is to preserve and restore historic structures and landmarks. We work often with churches, government buildings, universities, museums, and private residences. Our clients value the character of their structure and are entrusting us to protect its historic fabric and often extend its lifespan. Many of the structures we work on are significant within their communities whether locally or nationally. We strive for award winning quality, world class service, and uncompromising integrity!

About the Role

Assistant Estimator Description/Job Summary

The Assistant Estimator is responsible for coordination of quantity takes offs, subcontractor qualifications, and research in support of the Estimators and Business Expansion Manager.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Ensure that the estimating process runs smoothly and efficiently.

• Build relationships to understand client, designer and subcontractor needs and expectations.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects.

• Effectively facilitates collaboration amongst team members.

• Prepare quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for material and labor to establish a value for the work.

• Understand the full scope of the project through document review and asking questions of the design team and owner.

• Prepare qualifications and assumptions for the estimate.

• Manage Subcontractor solicitation & selection process (as required).

• Ensure quality control of bids and estimates.

What You'll Bring

Educational Background

Degree in construction management, architecture, engineer or other related major preferred. Equivalent experience is also welcome.

Minimum Years and Type Of Experience

1+ years of construction experience (preferred)

Necessary Knowledge And Skills

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to problem solve, effectively prioritize, and drive processes

• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-phase project environment with shifting priorities

• Ability to identify and implement more efficient practices

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to read architectural/engineering drawings and specifications

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, negotiable and based on experience.

• Paid in house and on the job training.

• Paid Safety and OSHA Compliance Training.

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance and 401(k) after 90 days.

• Travel bonuses for perfect attendance, Saturdays worked and days worked out of town.

• Promotions based on performance, not tenure.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Paid travel time, hotel and per diem provided.

https://durablerestoration.com/about-us/employment/

The Durable Slate and Restoration Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.