Assistant Estimator

The Assistant Estimator is responsible for the support of the estimating department personnel by performing assigned quantity takeoffs and additional tasks. The assistant estimator provides takeoffs, estimates, and bid coverage during the pre-construction and construction phases of a project.

Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience and qualifications. Ranges and rates may take into consideration benefits, bonus, and other factors. Please reach out to our human resources director for additional information.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Responsible for a complete estimate process and submission, to be reviewed with the Lead Estimator and Director of Estimating prior to client submission.
• Responsible for a complete procurement process finalizing award of each trade contract required for a project.
• Assist with preparation of presentation documents, summary sheets, trade backup, qualifications/clarifications, special studies and estimating documents.
• Communication
  • Assist with managing communications with the client, design team, trade contractors, and in-house staff during preconstruction, estimating and procurement exercises.
• Scopes of Work
  • Responsible for creation of scopes assigned along with a complete review of project documents specific to each trade during the estimate process.
  • Responsible for creation of scopes assigned that can be used to level all received proposals.
  • Responsible for expansion and creation of scopes assigned along with a complete review of project documents specific to each trade to complete the and minimize scope gaps.
  • Assist and Track with completing major scopes.
• Takeoffs
  • Responsible for quantity take-offs of trades assigned.
  • Responsible for takeoffs to support the Lead and Department.
  • Responsible for all takeoffs as needed by the estimating team and Lead Estimator.
• Responsible for trade contractor coverage for trades assigned on each estimate.
• Responsible for managing/ performing trade contractor outreach.
• Assist with obtaining cost proposals from trade contractors on all trades.
• Labor/ MWBE/ Union
  • Responsible for meeting labor requirements including but not limited to union participation, local participation along with any required MWBE compliance and participation on each project.
• Cost Analysis
  • Responsible for preparation of cost estimates electronically by outlining material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs in a per unit breakdown.
  • Assist with preparation of cost estimates performed by other department staff.
• Project Documents
  • Responsible for analyzing project documents for completeness.
  • Responsible for logging of all documents
• Prequal Process
  • Responsible for completion of the trade contractor prequal process.
• Industry Knowledge/ Resource Development
  • Assist with resource development/ maintenance on products, vendors, trade contractors, government requirements, etc. for complete and up to date estimates.
• Responsible for improving direct reports’ performance of their essential functions and competencies to help them advance. Delegate tasks based upon workload and skills set. Provide oversight, coaching, training, and feedback on a regular basis, ensuring that direct reports understand their roles.
• Represents Company Professionally
  • Responsible for successfully managing relationships, creating opportunities for positive recommendations and references, and representing as an example of Aurora’s Core Values.
• Patient and level-headed always.
• Firm but fair.
• Proactive, not reactive
• Self-awareness (the ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions impact those around you. If you’re highly self-aware, you can objectively evaluate yourself, manage your emotions, and understand correctly how others perceive you).
• Staff management (hold team members accountable and operate efficiently)
• Collaboration and Teamwork (ability to work together effectively, communicate well define roles and leadership, share resources, and actively listen to each other)
• Communication Proficiency (Articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding. The ability to deliver information in person, in writing, and in a digital world.)
• Effective Time Management (allocating the right time to the right activity. It allows individuals to make the best use of available time by prioritizing/delegating tasks. according to their importance and the estimated time is taken to complete them)
• Achieve goals/major milestones without being distracted by less important things.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively cope with change.
• Make effective decisions even in the face of uncertainty.
• Develop strategies to manage workload through effective time and priority management.
• Problem solving and creativity.
• Engage in a growth mindset and self-development that supports work…