Estimator Assistant

Molin Concrete Products External•Lino Lakes, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator Assistant will manage Salesforce data, maintain and create reports, handle bidding correspondence, submit bids, set up jobs, update contacts, process change orders and cancellations, and close out projects. This role also involves coordinating and preparing bid documents, training admin staff, and providing backup to the receptionist. The position requires the ability to understand architectural drawings or the aptitude to learn. Additional duties may be assigned by the Estimating Manager.

Requirements

High school degree with at least 2-3 years’ experience in administration role; or 2-year business degree.
Self-starter
Technological aptitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
Ability to comprehend contracts.
Outstanding customer service skills
Team player, Dependable
Strong organizational skills
Time management
Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
Initiative and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain flexible in a changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Salesforce, EliPlan, Adobe and/or Bluebeam desired but not required.
Construction background desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage Salesforce data.
Maintain, create, and run multiple reports (Weekly, quarterly, yearly as well as other requested reports) as required by sales/estimating.
Receive and enter all bidding correspondence from sales email/fax/Molin info email in a timely manner.
Submit all bids to customers.
Set up commercial and residential jobs.
Update internal/external contacts.
Process all change orders through Salesforce.
Process all job cancellations as needed.
Close out projects such as lost bids, expired bids, jobs, etc.
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings, or aptitude to learn.
Coordination and preparation of essential bid documents.
Training in admin staff on Estimating/Sales duties as needed.
Backup to Receptionist includes answering phones, greeting customers, daily tasks.
Additional duties as assigned by Estimating Manager.