Estimating Assistant - Heavy Civil Construction

Estimating Assistant - Heavy Civil Construction

Estimating Assistant - Heavy Civil Construction

McMillen, Inc. is looking for an Estimating Assistant to join our Estimating team in our Boise, Idaho office. The Estimating Assistant is responsible for supporting the estimating team with all facets of the bidding and cost estimation process. In this role you will provide logistical and administrative support to the cost estimating department, including written and verbal communication with potential subcontractors and suppliers participating in the project bidding process.

This position will require the possibility of spending up to and over 50% of the work week making phone calls on behalf of the estimating department to locate, solicit, and engage subcontractor and supplier interest in the bidding process. This position requires professional, strong, articulate verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Performs administrative tasks to support the estimating team.
• Locates, catalogs, and contacts potential bidders to participate in the bidding process.
• Performs quantity takeoff from a set of project drawings and specifications.
• Downloads, organizes, and prioritizes bid documents.
• Coordinates bid supplemental information.
• Orders, receives, labels, and distributes plans for upcoming bids.
• Builds bid packages with all supporting documentation for distribution to potential bidders.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.
• Ability to get along and work effectively with others.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three years related construction administration experience.
• Experience in the construction industry and/or specific involvement in cost estimating departments or processes is strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation Package:

• Pay Range: $60,000(DOE)
• Benefits:McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.

Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better.

We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work‑life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.

We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results‑driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real‑world functionality.

EEO: McMillen, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.

No recruiters, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.