What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Estimator - Commercial Construction position at Sorella Group?
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 in 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 $150,000.
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
- (8) Paid holiday's effective on the 1st day of employment
* E-Verify employer. Pre-employment background check & drug screen required*
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000