Assistant Estimator

Consigli Construction • Hartford, CT

8h

About The Position

The Assistant Estimator supports the estimating team in preparing accurate and competitive project bids. The role performs detailed quantity take-offs, helps manage subcontractor lists and trade-partner communications, and assists with researching construction systems and materials, comparative cost studies, estimate documentation, and recordkeeping. It also supports the preconstruction process through project-scope review, bid coordination, quality control, and preparation of budgets and Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field.
• Understanding of building plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety standards and their enforcement.
• OSHA 30 required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and self-prioritize.
• Self-starter able to set goals and tasks, with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the estimating process to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with client expectations throughout the project.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, designers, and subcontractors to understand their needs and expectations.
• Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documents to assist with time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Foster collaboration among project team members and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Assist with quantity take-offs and apply unit pricing for materials and labor.
• Develop an understanding of project scope by reviewing documents and discussing them with the design team and owner.
• Assist in drafting qualifications, clarifications, and assumptions for estimate documentation.
• Contribute to cost comparisons and reconcile estimates against previous versions or benchmarks.
• Support subcontractor solicitation and selection, including bid reviews and communication with trade partners.
• Assist in preparing scope sheets for subcontractor bid packages.
• Participate in quality-control reviews of bids and estimates.
• Contribute to in-house budgets and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposals.
• Manage subcontractor lists, organize estimate documentation, and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level