ASSISTANT ESTIMATOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Aug 3, 2024 - The Assistant Estimator with site-based experience, including a wide range of projects such as bulk earthworks, groundworks, and drainage, enhances their profile with sub-contractor expertise and a preference for electronic measuring and standardized measurement methods. This role demands a blend of excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to forge strong workplace relationships, alongside outstanding organizational capabilities and strict adherence to deadlines. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of construction processes, basic estimating skills, and proficient computer literacy, particularly in Excel, complemented by a keen willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic team environment.
Summary of Assistant Estimator Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Construction Management with 3 years of Experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience in Accubid and Live Count software
- Self-starter, able to multi-task
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willing to learn and take on responsibility quickly
- Attention to detail and extremely organized
- Strong time management skills and keen to develop skills
- Previous electrical construction
- Valid CDL with a clean driving record (verified and approved by the insurance company)
- Have previous construction experience or currently be in a construction-based education
- Be self-motivated and driven to succeed
- Possess good time management skills and be comfortable working to deadlines
2. BS in Civil Engineering with 2 years of Experience
- Site-based, sub-contractor experience in varying projects including bulk earthworks, groundworks, substructure concrete, paving, roadworks, drainage and/or RC frame
- Electronic measuring and standard methods of measurement experience (preferred)
- A confident communicator with demonstrable interpersonal skills and workplace relationships
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines
- Knowledge of building material components and the process of construction.
- Basic taking-off skills, confident and resourceful
- Computer skills, especially Excel
- Good organization skills, thorough with attention to detail
- Organized, and possess problem-solving skills
- Well-spoken and personable
- Work well within a team, but also be happy working individually
- Be comfortable using all Microsoft applications and have robust IT literacy
- Be keen to learn how to be a great communicator
- Have some experience with estimating software
3. BS in Mathematics with 1 year of Experience
- Strong experience in the construction field specifically drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceiling, and exterior cladding
- Knowledge of architectural design
- Ability to read blueprints
- Performance and results-oriented
- Possess strong leadership skills with an emphasis on leading by example
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Advanced planning, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Expert knowledge of SharePoint
- Extensive knowledge of Office 365
- Program knowledge of Excel and Access
- Working knowledge of cloud-based applications
- Flexible in approach and problem-solving ability
- Able to embrace challenges and resolve
4. BA in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience
- Basic knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods)
- Craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, cost control schedules, and safety
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, customer-driven environment
- Basic knowledge of all trades such as scope, time frames/field execution, typical missed scope/exposures
- Basic understanding and knowledge of estimating processes and delivery methods
- Must possess superior organizational skills
- Working knowledge of Procore, scheduling and job costing software, and Microsoft Office such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of Auto Cad, Solid Works, Inventor, or similar an asset
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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