Estimating Assistant
$40,000–$45,000 year
On-sitePeachtree Corners, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Prepare square footage takeoff sheets and material quantity estimates to support ballpark pricing, then research and contact vendors directly for ballpark pricing. Complete quantity takeoffs from construction plans across all trades including plumbing, electrical, hardwoods, tile, and glass. Prepare and organize bid day packets, send trade invitations, coordinate walk-throughs, and escort subcontractors to answer questions about plans and scope. Build and manage Buildertrend bid packages, enter bids, create purchase orders, and follow up on deposits and invoicing. Enter final estimates into Buildertrend and QuickBooks, create milestone invoices, and support vendor relations through scheduling and onboarding. Requires fluency in Spanish, high school diploma, and reliable transportation. Salary is $40,000 to $45,000 annually with health, retirement, and bonus benefits.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Reliable Transportation
- Fluent enough in Spanish to communicate clearly with subcontractors and field personnel
- A naturally high level of accuracy: you notice small errors and inconsistencies before they become problems
- Good with numbers, calculations and have the ability to use and create formulas in Google Sheets
- Comfortable following up repeatedly and asking direct questions to keep things moving
- Able to juggle multiple open items, deadlines, and follow-ups at once
- Move quickly when something needs to get done and take ownership of keeping it moving
- Clear, confident, and direct while staying professional and easy to work with
- Comfortable in a support role, helping the Estimator and the broader team succeed
- Open to direct feedback and willing to adjust and improve
- This role includes attending trade walk-throughs and occasional offsite meetings with vendors and subcontractors to ensure every bid and project detail comes together as planned
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