Published: Feb 20, 2025 - The Estimating Assistant analyzes project and product designs, customer needs, and project specifications, delivering detailed cost estimates and performance benchmarks. Oversees project plans and proposals, setting clear objectives, assigning responsibilities, and orchestrating project phases and timelines to streamline execution. Crafts thorough proposals for clients, nurtures trade relationships across domestic markets, and manages subcontractor involvement in commercial builds, ensuring regulatory compliance and project excellence.

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1. Estimating Assistant, Greenfield Designs, Orlando, FL
Job Summary:
- Internet research bids daily
- Check daily for any addenda that is bidding on all proposals and give to estimators.
- Internet research bids weekly- all city, county and state websites.
- Print all Plans/Specifications for projects the Estimator Manager wants to bid.
- Prepare bid folders for estimators, put on FTP site, pipeline, send pre-bid info to estimator, project work list, prepare ITB’s, vendor list, send out to vendors, place ad in news media for jobs that require good faith efforts (pay for the ad), request bid bonds, fill in all documents needed for the proposal to be submitted.
- Maintain Vendor List for subs for proposals
- Performance/Payment Bond if required, insurance certificate, and any documentation
- Once all is obtained send the signed contract back with all appropriate documents for final execution from the Owner or Prime Contractor.
- Subcontract agreements for subs.
- Prepare sub-list for all contracts received, need information from estimator of project.
- Sublets for FDOT.
- Prepare subcontract agreement folders to put in job folders as subs are chosen/needed by Estimators or project managers.
- Railroad Insurance Compliance research/requesting for projects
- Clean up the FTP site when time allows.
- All bid tabulations must be saved on the server and uploaded to the FTP site per the Estimating Manager.
- Submit bid questions to Owners- info to come from the estimator bidding on the project
- Update pipeline info to come from the estimator weekly
Skills on Resume:
- Internet Research (Hard Skills)
- Bid Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Document Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Proposal Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Vendor Management (Hard Skills)
- Contract Administration (Hard Skills)
- Compliance Research (Hard Skills)
- Time Management (Soft Skills)
2. Stormwater Estimating Assistant, Harbor Construction, Seattle, WA
Job Summary:
- Maintains the upcoming bid list and estimates email
- Researches bids and prepares estimates
- Includes reaching out to clients for additional information on bids
- Submits proposals to clients by specified deadlines, answers questions responds to clients as needed during the submittal process
- Assists with transitioning awarded projects and project communications to the submittals team
- Assisting with preparing pre-qual packages and various other proposal document requests.
- Potentially initial client contact, and must conduct themselves in a professional manner with good customer service skills.
- Assist with answering phones
Skills on Resume:
- Bid Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Estimating (Hard Skills)
- Client Communication (Soft Skills)
- Proposal Submission (Hard Skills)
- Project Transition Support (Hard Skills)
- Document Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Phone Etiquette (Soft Skills)
3. Estimating Assistant, Summit Builders, Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
- Responsible for managing the tender inquiry process.
- Responsible for managing all tender inquiries with suppliers and supply chain for cost build-up.
- Work closely with the account operational teams for work winning pipeline and manage all tender information for the framework.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project risk registers for the framework.
- Assist in the preparation of detailed analytical tenders and estimates from first principals within defined timescales on bids up to the value of £50m
- Follow estimating procedures and support operational projects
- Maintain and update records of tenders.
- Assist in the preparation of a comprehensive briefing pack for the Operational Project Teamson for all successful tenders.
- Set up bids on the Estimating Software.
- Upkeep of the Estimating software database.
- Participate in the detailed risk assessment process.
Skills on Resume:
- Tender Management (Hard Skills)
- Cost Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Pipeline Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Estimating Procedures (Hard Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Software Management (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
4. Estimating Assistant, Riverfront Developments, Richmond, VA
Job Summary:
- Work with the project team in a fast-paced environment, consisting primarily of bids, change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other construction-related documents.
- Respond to, and communicate in a timely manner with customers, vendors and other contractors.
- Organize, collect, and gather the necessary information required for bids, change orders, and submittals from the project team.
- Run daily, weekly, and monthly reports of associated documents - primarily bids, change orders and submittals.
- Maintain pending change order log and follow up with clients via phone/email, communicate with Company Executive and Department Manager via detailed correspondence.
- Assist the estimating team with quantity take-offs, drawing reviews, and comparisons.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a library of outputs and pricing data.
- Assist in the production of bids in other areas of Operations
- Liaise with other members of the Estimating and Operational teams to deliver high-quality estimates and tender submissions.
Skills on Resume:
- Document Management (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Information Organization (Hard Skills)
- Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Change Order Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Quantity Take-Offs (Hard Skills)
- Data Library Management (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
5. Estimating Assistant, Pinecrest Engineering, Minneapolis, MN
Job Summary:
- Study of project and product design, customer requirements, determining project specifications, presenting cost estimates and performance standards
- Reviewing project plans and proposals, developing project objectives, identifying project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project, calculating time frames and sequencing the stages of the project
- Developing comprehensive proposals for clients and prospects
- Developing and maintaining relationships with construction trades in all domestic markets
- Solicitation of sub-contractors for commercial construction projects
- Addressing questions related to project specifications, bidding and contracts
- Purchasing and scheduling of various contracts and materials
- Keeping an accurate record and electronic database of all elements of the projects
- Maintaining project integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations
Skills on Resume:
- Project Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Proposal Development (Hard Skills)
- Time Management (Soft Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Subcontractor Solicitation (Hard Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
- Data Management (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
6. Estimating Assistant, Legacy Construction Solutions, Nashville, TN
Job Summary:
- Identifying target projects, setting up project information, and tracking projects through advertisements, bid services and customer requests.
- Work closely with the Estimator completing plan take-offs and proposal preparation
- Assist follow-up with customers on completed bids
- Assist relationship management pre- and post-bid with customers
- Assist in expanding geographical footprint
- Help to collate and prioritize new project inquiries according to applicability to the firm's requirements and guidance from the line manager
- Review RFQ documents selecting key specifications and missing details
- Generate costings using the internal M-Net costing system and provide formal quotations for various customers and numerous projects
- Identify M-Net costing system issues and log shortfalls for review by the wider team
- Proactively manage project proposal and costings throughput
Skills on Resume:
- Project Tracking (Hard Skills)
- Plan Take-Offs (Hard Skills)
- Proposal Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Customer Follow-Up (Soft Skills)
- Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- RFQ Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Cost Estimation (Hard Skills)
- Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
7. Estimating Assistant, Elite Contracting Group, Omaha, NE
Job Summary:
- Make follow-up phone calls and send emails daily for subcontractor and equipment vendor pricing on all department job estimates
- Various clerical functions as needed including printing and scanning of drawings and filing of bid documents for file retention.
- Provides the necessary support on all bid proposals to the Estimating Director to ensure that each bid proposal is completed in accordance with the Company’s established policy.
- Review all plans and specifications upon receipt and identify the major equipment and subcontracting trades for electronic distribution
- Record keeping of the “Lead, Estimate and Bid Log” schedule, all jobs received, including final pricing of bids
- Electronic email distribution of all proposals and the entering of final pricing of all bids into the “Bid Log”, including no bids
- Develops and maintains a strong working rapport with each key customer, vendor and subcontractor the company deals with to build trust and to source leads for new construction projects by keeping the “Company” name in front of decision-makers.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with insurance companies.
- Oversee and organize customer files.
- Create and Close invoices.
- Maintain confidential customer and company information.
- Maintain professional demeanor and appearance, as well as, keep work area organized.
Skills on Resume:
- Pricing Negotiation (Hard Skills)
- Document Management (Hard Skills)
- Proposal Support (Hard Skills)
- Specification Review (Hard Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Email Distribution Management (Hard Skills)
- Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- Invoice Processing (Hard Skills)
8. Estimating Assistant, Sapphire Constructions, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Establish and maintain a project database.
- Support Sales team in reviewing tender documents, scope of work and preparing project statistics using Active Takeoff Software
- Communicating with potential customers, generating leads, and following up on leads.
- Proactively following up on sales quotes, sales opportunities and providing solutions for the customer
- Support of other departments of the Company as needs arise
- Manage inquiry e-mails and extract relevant information into internal job folders
- Manage and organize the CRM system
- Quantify floor plans with takeoff software
- Follow up on sent quotations and liaise with the sales team
- Research sales opportunities using an online database
- Provide support to the sales team
Skills on Resume:
- Database Management (Hard Skills)
- Tender Document Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Customer Communication (Soft Skills)
- Sales Follow-Up (Soft Skills)
- Interdepartmental Support (Soft Skills)
- Information Extraction (Hard Skills)
- CRM System Organization (Hard Skills)
- Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
9. Estimating Assistant, Crestview Building Services, Charleston, SC
Job Summary:
- Communicate directly with general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and owners
- Perform administrative tasks to support the estimating team
- Determine scopes of work
- Distribute required information and supply subcontractors with project information
- Request for Information submission as directed by estimators
- Assist in obtaining shop drawings
- Record and distribute meeting minutes
- Setting up job folders in DropBox and adding required documents
- Obtaining and distributing job specs
- Bid bond preparation and procurement
- Obtaining material and subcontractor quotes for upcoming bids
- Follow-up and constant communication with suppliers, subs, and GC’s
Skills on Resume:
- Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)
- Administrative Support (Hard Skills)
- Scope Definition (Hard Skills)
- Information Distribution (Hard Skills)
- RFI Submission (Hard Skills)
- Document Management (Hard Skills)
- Minute Recording (Hard Skills)
- Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
10. Estimating Assistant, Metro Structural Dynamics, Albuquerque, NM
Job Summary:
- Support the estimating team by preparing invitations to bid, soliciting proposals from subcontractors, distributing bid documents to necessary parties, and working with subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate proposals are received.
- Develop and/or understand the full parameters of the project scope.
- Manage workloads according to department deadlines, commitments, and priorities.
- Foster positive relationships with internal and external customers, subcontractors, and design professionals.
- Bid calendar organization and upkeep along with notes of progress for each bid
- Start bid folders, add all obtained quotes, and keep organized
- Post-bid subcontractor and material supplier notifications
- Post-bid result follow-ups and bid input into the B2W system
- Creating bid invites for potential subcontractors
- Bid board organization and upkeep
Skills on Resume:
- Bid Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Document Management (Hard Skills)
- Project Scope Analysis (Hard Skills)
- Deadline Management (Soft Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Organizational Skills (Soft Skills)
- Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
- System Data Entry (Hard Skills)