Assistant Estimator - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Salary: $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*

Full-time