Pre-Construction Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated entry-level Pre-Construction Assistant to join our team. This position will primarily support the estimating and proposal process by reviewing construction drawings and specifications, performing detailed digital take-offs, and preparing accurate quantity summaries for pricing.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, comfortable working with detailed documents, and eager to develop a career in estimating. We are willing to train the right candidate in our estimating software and construction cleaning scope.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills contribute directly to building exceptional structures! We value proactive individuals eager to learn and grow within a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence in commercial construction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review construction drawings, specifications and project documents.
• Analyze floor plans, elevations, finish schedules, and other relevant drawings to identify areas requiring construction cleaning.
• Perform accurate digital take-offs using estimating/take-off software.
• Organize take-off information into clear and accurate quantity summaries.
• Review drawings carefully to identify changes, revisions, alternates, and other items that may affect the estimate.
• Assist with gathering information needed to develop project proposals.
• Communicate questions or concerns identified during the estimating process to the Estimator/Project Manager.
• Maintain organized estimating files and documentation.
• Meet established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Learn and apply company-specific estimating procedures.
• Perform additional estimating and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with numbers and measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings or willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working with computers and learning new software programs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating with the estimating team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, preferred.
• Previous construction and/or estimating experience is a plus but not required.

Join our dynamic pre-construction team as a Pre-Construction Assistant and play a vital role in shaping successful commercial construction projects from the ground up!

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person