An Estimating Assistant works closely with the estimating team and strives to ensure success within the department that deals with estimating-related assignments associated with part production cost, print details; and third-party outsourcing. Work activities commonly related to this role are listed on the Estimating Assistant Resume as – assisting the senior estimators in getting necessary information and to generate and send quotes to customers; preparing quotes for custom products; preparing a package to be estimated by gathering related specifications; drafting and emailing clear quotes including accurate details needed to receive pricing from suppliers; maintaining communication on the status of all quotes; and sending completed quotations to customers.
The most sought-after skills include the following – maintaining up-to-date knowledge of trends and technology of the industry; experience in utilizing Auto/CAD and other drafting tools; mathematical skills; multitasking skills; logical troubleshooting skills; and basic knowledge of accounting and finance. A degree is not a mandatory requirement, as much of the skills are learned on-the-job.
Objective : A career opportunity with an Estimating Assistant professional organization that will utilize Administrative and Technical experience. A dedicated, highly organized employee, possessing well-developed interpersonal skills.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Office Management, Customer Service, Sales, Contract Administration, Blueprint Reading, Managed SmartBid Plan Center, On Center Take-Off Program.
Description :
Answered phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
Conducted research, compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executives, committees, and boards of directors.
Attended meetings to record minutes.
Read and analyzed incoming memos, submissions, and reports to determine their significance and plan their distribution.
Performed general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
Filed and retrieved corporate documents, records, and reports.
Opened, sorted, and distributed incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Business/Marketing
Estimating Assistant Resume
Objective : Creating files used for new customers' estimates of claims, Coordinating staff's needs to help make the office run smoothly, and also Creating and maintaining bid schedule.
Analyzed construction plans, specifications, and other documents to prepare thorough bids.
Maintained an estimating schedule and estimating folders for the team.
Connected with contractors and suppliers for quotes.
Completed a takeoff and validate quantities.
Prepared bids including uploading bid items and adding time, materials, labor, equipment, and other analysis for review for the lead estimator.
Handled the process of all submittals from subcontractors to owner.
Kept direct contact with the client and subcontractors.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Political Science
Estimating Assistant Resume
Objective : Seeks to acquire an Estimating Assistant position that utilizes strengths, challenges abilities, and encourages professional growth. Ability to learn new software in a short amount of time with high retention.
Skills : MS Office Suite, ERP Systems, Data Entry, Customer Service, 70wpm.
Description :
Cold calling contractors in different cities for quotes for construction projects for the bidding estimator.
Provided excellent customer service, maintained and updated customer information.
Replaced contractors on the spot that walked off jobs and found material for delivery in minutes of need.
Created this position along with others due to sales forecasts and deleted this position the following year when they didn't come to pass.
Prepared cost estimates and track field quantities.
Maintained a project schedule by analyzing subcontractors three weeks look ahead schedules.
Made travel arrangements for project managers and pre-construction estimators Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BS
Estimating Assistant Resume
Summary : Estimating Assistant professional offering versatile office management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Able to juggle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality. Strong planner and problem solver who readily adapts to change, works independently, has a positive work ethic, and a commitment to providing unsurpassed service.
Skills : Windows Operating Systems up to and including Windows 8, Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint,10 Key Calculator, Typing 50 wpm, Copy/Xerox/Scanner, Multiline Telephone Systems, PointofSale Cash Out Systems.
Description :
Provided general administrative support to the chief estimator.
Provided timely, courteous, and knowledgeable response to information requests screened and transferred calls maintained project files, and prepared Bid Proposal documents.
Communicated effectively and established strong relationships with subcontractors.
Entrusted to update and maintain Subcontractor Bidders database.
Stamped and scanned all project bid documents and printed bid documents for the company Plan Room.
Prepared Invitation to Bid and subcontractor bidders list from Chief Estimator's subcontractor bidder's selection.
Setup projects via The Blue Book BB-Bid Plan Room, including downloading bid documents and updating the site with any addendums/clarifications.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
HS
Estimating Assistant Resume
Objective : Enthusiastic and well-organized Estimating Assistant with solid office skills. Enjoy working in a busy office environment with the ability to multi-task and demonstrates outstanding telephone, scheduling, and documentation skills.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Vista by Viewpoint, Bluebeam.
Description :
Responsible for project bid schedule to make sure it is updated and accurate.
Scheduled meetings and travel arrangements for the V.P.
Prepared new project files for Estimators.
Obtained pricing from vendors.
Prepared and distributed of Submittals.
Composed and drafted various correspondence and reports for Estimators.
Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Certification
Estimating Assistant Resume
Summary : A full-time position as an Estimating Assistant Assistant. A detail-oriented professional employs a strong aptitude for decision-making. Excel at troubleshooting. Ability to learn new software in a short amount of time with high retention.
Skills : CRM, Blue Beam, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, WordPress, Social Networking.
Description :
Duties include issuing bid numbers to incoming estimates ad setting up file folders.
Updated & distributed Bid & Pending Estimate List weekly.
Correspondence for Estimators and creating spreadsheets for bid documents using Word/Excel.
Renewed and maintained State Contractors Licenses for 20 States annually.
Submitted Annual Corporation Reports to States in which we are registered.
Notarized bid documents for proposals.
Ordered office supplies weekly and maintains service on all office equipment.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associate In General Office Technology
Estimating Assistant Resume
Summary : Estimating Assistant is responsible for generating and reviewing estimates for projects, projects in progress, and projects to be executed on behalf of the company. The Estimating Assistant is responsible for estimating the amount of resources required by the business to complete a given project or project in progress.
Submitted proposals via email and online to customers.
Wrote jobs to be completed in the shop.
Logged all incoming requests for proposal.
Saved all communications between employees and customers.
Confirmed purchase orders online.
Saved all information supplied by customers to the server.
Helped maintain our hardware inventory and assist with daily scheduling/dispatch of installers.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA In Human Resource Management
Estimating Assistant Resume
Summary : Expert project coordinator with a great deal of experience and excellent knowledge of business requirements and project handling. Recognized aptitude for transformational leadership and ability to manage a high level of quality standards.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Office Manager, Estimating, Inventory Control.
Description :
Used the cost and a mark-up schedule, send quotes to customers.
Called the vendors to verify cost and turn times.
Checked to see if freight charges apply and any small order fees need to be added.
Set up a marked-up and purchasing schedule for all of the buyers at Bosworth Papers.
Worked with field supervisor to provide proper materials and time calculations are submitted.
Ordered plants and materials as well as working with vendors to get accurate pricing required.
Assisted Estimating Staff & Technical staff with completion of deliverables.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
GED
Estimating Assistant Resume
Objective : Have experience in managing offices, employees and making sure that operations run effectively. Have been in a management position and am looking for a career opportunity to advance knowledge in a long-term position.
Responsible for reviewing plans, creating the job and the team list so that I could disburse it to potential bidders.
Developed relationships with all our sub-contractors and created new relationships as well.
Received proposals reviewed, filed, and contacted sub-contractors for clarifications.
Responsible for creating the AIA contract documents and the contract binders for the client.
Assembled all necessary documentation and submitted for permit.
Responsible for creating the hand-off binders and transitioning responsibility to a project manager.
Worked as an administrative assistant at a disaster restoration company.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Human Resource Management
Estimating Assistant Resume
Objective : Dedicated and accomplished Estimating Assistant professional with a broad background of sales and management experience in multiple career fields. Highly analytical and organized with a demonstrated ability to improve efficiency and effectiveness of programs.
Skills : Blueprint Reading, Data Entry, Multi-Line Phone System, Construction, Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook.
Description :
Supported the office and field personnel as well as the owners/ CEO for a local commercial specialty contractor.
Responsible for all aspects of the bidding process.
Performed all of the commercial billing, both AIA as well as others.
Proofread contracts to assure that they were in compliance with original contract verbiage.
Served as the company's representative for the Associated General Contractors.
Maintained bid calendar Schedule all job walks prior to bidding dates.
Provided support to the estimating department, downloading plans & specifications as well as an addendum.
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