ZipRecruiter - Parkesburg, PA
posted 23 days ago
Part-time - Entry Level
Parkesburg, PA
About the position
The Assistant Estimator position involves supporting senior officers in bidding for construction jobs by reviewing project invitations and creating Bills of Materials (BOM) for quoting. The role requires a combination of physical labor and office work, with a focus on understanding construction documents and utilizing software tools for estimating purposes.
Responsibilities
- Review project invitations and create a Bill of Materials for quoting.
- Enter the BOM into an Excel spreadsheet per floor.
- Write up a summary to be included in the final quote package.
- Assist in physical labor and construction tasks as needed.
- Work in the field and office to support senior officers.
Requirements
- Construction knowledge and experience in physical labor.
- Ability to use tape measures, squares, levels, and other tools.
- Understanding of carpentry, welding, fabrication, and ironwork is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
- Comfortable working with takeoff programs like Blue Beam or Adobe Pro PDF software.
- Ability to read and understand engineering prints.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with structural steel.
- Familiarity with project bidding processes.
Benefits
- Training on PDF and drawing interpretation.
- Flexible working hours based on project needs.
