What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Estimator - Mechanical position at Riggs Distler & Company, Inc.?
ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR
Summary:
Join Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. a leader in the construction industry with over a century of service supporting America’s most important infrastructure projects in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Riggs Distler has a reputation as an employer of choice in the industry and promotes a safe, exciting, and team-oriented work environment, empowering people to grow and evolve with our business.
As an Assistant Estimator, you will provide foundational support to the estimating team in the development of cost estimates for heavy industrial and utility construction projects. This role is execution-focused, supporting quantity take-offs, document organization, and data collection under the direction of senior estimating staff. You will not have responsibility for final pricing, scope ownership, or bid strategy. The salary range is $65,000.00 - $80,000.00.
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Paid Time Off
- Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- HSA Account with Company Contribution
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
- Company Paid:
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities:
- Perform quantity take-offs to support estimate development
- Gather and organize drawings, specifications, proposals, and supporting documents
- Assist in identifying labor, material, and equipment quantities under direction
- Support subcontractor and vendor solicitation and bid collection efforts
- Assist in compiling estimate summaries and supporting documentation
- Identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, and discrepancies for review by senior staff
- Maintain cost databases and historical pricing information
- Support estimating, operations, and project teams as directed
Education, Skills, Experience Needed:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field or estimating experience
- Entry-level candidates encouraged: internships or prior exposure to construction is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Familiarity with Bluebeam or other takeoff software is a plus
- Exposure to estimating software (e.g. HCSS, HeavyBid, AcuBid, AutoBid) is beneficial but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn and take direction from senior team members
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Basic analytical and problem-solvingabilities
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Riggs Distler & Company, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested
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Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000