Job Description
Job Description
Toscana Homes is looking for a full-time Assistant Estimator to join our team. Under the oversight of a Project Manager, the primary responsibility of the Assistant Estimator is to assist with the compilation of budgets, bids, and proposals.
Essential Responsibilities:
Organizing electronic and physical files
Evaluate proposals, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents to understand the construction project.
Produce written proposals, cost estimates, budgets, and updates for clients and project managers.
Solicit subcontractor, vendor, and equipment supplier information and pricing.
Review and estimate change orders and other cost impacts.
Qualifying and contacting subcontractors to bid specific trade items
Creating project budgets and budget adjustments
Managing multiple projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills; regular email communication on project status, costs and issues
Experience in construction is necessary
Ability to multi-task, and communicate effectively under tight deadlines
Qualifications:
Knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of BuilderTrend software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience with luxury, custom single-family homes preferred.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
Ability to work with limited supervision to complete assigned tasks.
Detail-oriented with the ability to focus on quality and accuracy.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting for extended periods while using a computer keyboard and mouse, intermittent standing and walking.
Minimal lifting or physical exertion required.