What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimating & Office Assistant position at Savant Metals?
Construction Estimating & Office Operations Assistant
Newark, NJ | Full-Time | $25–$30/hr DOE
Savant Metals is looking for an experienced, reliable, and motivated professional to work directly with the owner and assist with estimating, customer service, marketing, and daily office operations.
We are looking for someone who already understands construction and pricing and can step in with minimal training.
Responsibilities
- Answer phones and handle customer emails
- Assist with construction estimating, takeoffs, and bidding
- Review drawings and understand material and labor requirements
- Help price sheet metal, storefront, and architectural metal projects
- Perform light AutoCAD drafting and revisions
- Follow up on quotes and existing customers
- Contact contractors, architects, and potential new customers to generate business
- Assist with marketing and customer outreach
- Coordinate with vendors, customers, and the shop
- Keep quotes, drawings, and project information organized
- Manage the office when the owner is away
Requirements
- Construction estimating/bidding experience required
- Must be price-savvy and understand construction costs
- Experience with sheet metal, architectural metals, or construction required
- Basic AutoCAD/CAD experience
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Organized, dependable, and able to work independently
- Comfortable making customer and business-development calls
Storefront/glazing experience is a strong plus.
Ideal Candidate
We need someone who can be the owner's right hand—someone who already understands construction, can help price work, communicate with customers, follow up on opportunities, and keep the office running when the owner is unavailable.
This is not an entry-level office assistant position. We are looking for someone with real industry experience who can contribute from day one.
Pay: $25–$30/hr depending on experience.
Opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation as the role grows.
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English and Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30