Assistant Estimator

Frontier Door & Cabinet•El Paso, TX

2d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Estimator supports the Estimating department in preparing accurate, competitive bids for multi-family residential and commercial projects. Working under the supervision of a Senior Estimator, this role learns to quantify door, frame, millwork, and hardware scopes from construction documents, obtain vendor and supplier pricing, and compile complete bid packages. This is a developmental role with a clear path to independent estimating responsibility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Associate's degree in Technical discipline.
A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.
2-4 years of prior office experience: industry or estimating experience strongly preferred.
Strong phone skills.
Strong experience in MS Office/Office 365.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, door schedules, hardware schedules, and specifications.
Basic math skills; comfort working with measurements, quantities, and unit pricing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
Self-motivated with a willingness to learn industry products and processes.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with estimating or takeoff software (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform quantity take-offs for hollow metal doors and frames, wood doors, architectural millwork (casings, bases, window stools, shelving, etc.), and finish hardware from architectural drawings and specifications.
Assist in reviewing project plans, specifications, addenda, and RFIs to identify the complete scope of work.
Source material pricing from manufacturers and suppliers; request and track quotes to ensure timely bid submission.
Organize and enter take-off data and pricing into estimating software and/or Excel spreadsheets.
Maintain organized electronic and physical bid files, including drawings, specs, quotes, and award documents.
Support the preparation of final bid proposals and bid summaries for submission.
Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks as assigned.
Follow up with general contractors and owners on submitted bids.
Coordinate with the Project Management and Operations teams during the handoff of awarded projects.
Develop product knowledge of door, frame, millwork, and hardware lines through manufacturer training, lunch-and-learns, and on-the-job learning.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Estimating Manager.