Assistant Construction Estimator

Old Dominion Heat Trace is looking for an Assistant Estimator to join our Preconstruction Team in Leesburg, VA. 

Please note: This is an onsite position. No relocation assistance or remote work is available. 

Job Summary: Provides critical support to the estimating team by assisting with the development of construction estimates, participating in team bid reviews, bid take offs, material pricing, excel bid spread sheet, job submittal packages, job close out packages, procuring and ordering materials for multiple jobs, and assisting project management team as needed.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend site visits, pre-bid walkthroughs and other pre-project meetings
• Compile all documents needed to generate a bid
• Help collect additional information from customers and/or vendors as needed assist estimators with identifying factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor; and incorporate quantities and pricing into the project budget
• Organize, review, and prepare job files, identifying clear scopes of work and any potential risk factors
• Assist with generating construction budget by studying plans, completing quality takeoffs, and evaluating updated plans for changes
• Double-check estimates
• Assist with presenting and explaining project budgets to customers, operations team, and others
• Monitor customer and project deadlines and communicate any changes or issues to the team
• Assist with identifying and tracking leads, proposals, and bids
• Oversee work progress, review and update logs, and communicate potential issues and challenges to estimator and other team members
• Identify and resolve deviations from the proposal, including scope and specifications, throughout the entire course of the project
• Write up technical reports, purchase orders, project updates, and proposals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Engineering or related field; or some college (2 years) and 4 years’ experience in the construction industry
• Working knowledge of commercial construction processes and costs
• Ability to read, understand, and navigate construction blueprints, plans, and project specifications
• Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines, and manage time and priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, vendors, clients, and other trade partners
• Excellent math and analytical skills
• Critical thinker and problem-solver
• Self-directed, highly organized, and detail-orientated
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior construction estimating experience
• Prior experience using onscreen take-off software

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb
• Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
• Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs

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