Assistant Estimator - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $40,000 - $50,000

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Sorella Group, Inc. is a national specialty contractor and building material supplier with offices located in Kansas City, KS and Nashville, TN. Our services include design, full-service carpentry, and CSI Division 10 contracting in the Aviation, Government, Healthcare, Multifamily, Higher Education, and Commercial markets. We are a preferred distributor for industry-leading manufacturers and are committed to providing superior customer service.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Estimating Assistant. You will support our Estimating Department throughout the entire bidding process while playing a key role in keeping business operations and activities organized and on track. This position requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual capable of working closely with the project team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of estimates.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Assist Estimators in preparation of proposals including review of plans, specs, and bid documents, quantity take-off, vendor quotes, and cost analysis

• Communicate directly with vendors and customers

• Assist setting up for estimating meetings, preparing notes, spreadsheets, and running reports

• Attend site visits and meetings to take photographs, document site conditions, gather questions and requests for information, and perform due diligence

• Prepare small material and labor estimates ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• 1-3 years of construction experience preferred

• Ability to understand and organize construction plans and specifications

• Proficient in mathematics, data analysis, and strategic report writing

• Ability to effectively communicate with management, team members, customers, vendors and trades professionals

• Must be detail oriented, analytical, have strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines

• Flexibility and willingness to accommodate last-minute requests in a fast-paced environment, a team player, ready and willing to take on whatever challenge is offered

• Experience with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets, estimating software and tools, and database managers is preferred

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook) and the ability to adapt quickly to additional programs & software

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Fully covered employee medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance

• Profit sharing

• Training

• 401k employer matching

• Paid-time off

• (7) Paid holiday's effective 1st day of employment

* E-Verify employer. Pre-employment background check & drug screen required*