Assistant Estimator
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POSITION SUMMARY:

Fortune-Johnson General Contractors is seeking an Assistant Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter that embraces ambiguity, thinks big, and brings their own uncompromising standards of excellence. This person's primary role will be a learner.This applies equally to the project administration, field activities and physical nature of construction to begin developing leadership skills. This position and expectations to advance will be based on mastering these responsibilities.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Communication: effectively communicate with subcontractors about the project and scope of work.
• Demonstrate a working understanding of the common materials in our projects
• Gather, calculate, and compile data for conceptual estimates
• Assist estimator with reviewing and leveling subcontractor quotes for project estimates
• Read and become familiar with contract documents, shop drawing processes, and blueprints
• Execute follow-up correspondence to assist in project tasks.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients
• Other ad hoc reporting as necessary

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline
• 0-2 years of experience
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent team player who is comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Ability to maintain focus while working in a high level, fast paced environment.
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.

Benefits

Fortune-Johnson General Contractors offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a team-oriented environment.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Leave

Disclaimer* The above description covers most, but not all, of the responsibilities and duties related with this job listing. This is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous responsibilities and duties required to perform day to day activities.

Our goal at Fortune-Johnson is to recruit, hire, and maintain a diverse workforce. Equal employment opportunity is good business as well as being the law and applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, selection, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, termination, compensation, and benefits.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fortune-Johnson does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military status, disability, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law. Furthermore, Fortune-Johnson will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship, safety, and/or health risk.

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