Assistant Estimator -General Construction

Gottschalk Construction is looking for a motivated individual who understands general residential and commercial construction, communicates professionally, and has experience estimating projects. We are willing to train the right person but all individual must have general knowledge and understanding of construction scopes, timeframes, and materials. This is a fulltime position, a part time position is also accepted. Our business hours are 8:00a-4:30pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Arrive in office in a timely manner.

Approve and intake new work orders.

Create project leads in our software program. (Will train the right individual)

Communicate professionally and efficiently to new and existing clients.

Obtain and understand material and equipment for each job to produce formal estimates.

Understand and perform project change orders when needed.

(This will start out with direction through our contractor and as experience builds change orders will be communicated directly with clients)

Demonstrate ability to read and understand scopes of work, materials, time frames for jobs.

Produce detailed scope proposals for residential and commercial jobs.

Send directly to clients and update clients on submittal of estimates as well as any information requested regarding the work or pricing of that work order.

Attend walk throughs/inspections with our project manager.

Qualifications:

General knowledge of building and construction materials pertaining to residential/commercial remodeling and/or maintenance.

1-2 years of estimating is required. Will train the right individual in our niche.

Good organizational skills and time management.

The ability to understand job scopes and time frames is required.

Be computer literate with software applications such as excel, word, etc.

Maintain client pricing and produce consistent competitive bids.

Ability to work independently as well as be a team player.

Maintain client relationships through professional communication.

Valid drivers license

Please respond back to the email listed in the reply box (above left hand corner of the page) with your work experience, a resume, a little about you, and what your desired hourly pay is and we will reach out for a phone interview.

Hire date: Immediately

Compensation: DOE

Full time position- Not a cash job, you must be able to fill out a W4, and provide proof of social security card.