Location: Paramus,NJ, USA
ESTIMATING ASSISTANT
SUMMARY:
The Estimating Assistant is responsible for entering detailed pricing for the development of bid quotations. He/ she should have relevant experience in spreadsheets and word documents on various projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.
• Prepare estimates.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals.
• Answer incoming phone calls on occasion.
• Ability to update and manage project folders, spreadsheets, and trackers.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company's drive within the confidential estimating folder(s)
• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.
QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Construction/ HVAC preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (Google, Word and Excel)
Construction industry background preferred.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must build positive working relationships and be a true team player.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with other employees, customers, vendors and suppliers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear.
The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus