# Assistant Estimator

**Company:** [Consigli Construction](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/kYbFsYCpZgmrPo853naXHH.md)
**Location:** Hartford, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Estimating

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## Description

**Employment Type:**   Full-Time 

**FSLA:** Salary/Exempt 

**Division:** Estimating 

**Department:**  Estimating 

**Reports to:**  Chief Estimator 

**Supervisory Duties:** No 

**Salary Range:** $81,000 - $96,000

Assistant Estimators will assist with the preparation of project estimates by performing detailed quantity take-offs, managing subcontractor lists, and maintaining communication with trade partners. They will assist in researching construction systems and materials, conducting comparative cost studies, organizing estimate documentation, and ensuring accurate and up-to-date records. This role supports the estimating team in delivering precise and competitive bids while gaining foundational experience in the preconstruction process.

### **Responsibilities / Essential Functions** 

-   Support the estimating process to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with client expectations throughout the duration of the project.
-   Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors to understand their needs and expectations.
-   Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to assist in preparing detailed time, cost, and labor estimates.
-   Foster effective collaboration among project team members to support a unified and efficient estimating process.
-   Communicate clearly and consistently with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
-   Assist in preparing quantity take-offs and applying unit pricing for materials and labor to determine the value of the work.
-   Develop a full understanding of the project scope by reviewing documents and engaging in discussions with the design team and owner.
-   Assist in drafting qualifications, clarifications, and assumptions to support estimate documentation.
-   Contribute to cost comparison exercises and reconcile estimates against previous versions or benchmarks.
-   Support the subcontractor solicitation and selection process, including reviewing bids and maintaining communication with trade partners.
-   Assist in preparing detailed scope sheets to ensure clarity and completeness in subcontractor bid packages.
-   Participate in quality control reviews of all bids and estimates to ensure accuracy and consistency.
-   Contribute to the development of in-house budgets and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.

### **Key Skills** 

-   Self-starter with ability to set goals and tasks with strong leadership skills.    
-   Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
-   Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.  
-   Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.

### Required Experience

-   Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture or related field. 
-   Understands building plans and specifications. 
-   Safety standards knowledge and enforcement, OSHA 30 required.