Assistant Estimator - Schimenti Construction Company

AT SCHIMENTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, we understand our people are our most important asset and with the best talent in the industry, we strive to consistently deliver world-class customer service. We are a premier general contractor across the retail, hospitality, and corporate interior sectors and continue to deliver exceptional results year after year. By joining us, you become a part of a results-driven, professional, and collaborative team across multiple office locations in New York and California to build different.

We are seeking an Assistant Estimator for our Irvine, CA office.  The Assistant Estimator is an in-office role and is responsible for the administrative coordination of the construction bid process and working in partnership with the internal Estimating Team.  The ideal candidate has exceptional communication skills as this role is highly collaborative and requires significant time on the phone speaking with subcontracting companies.  Candidates should have an acute attention to detail and a strong ability to relationship-build.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration and tracking of bids 
• Review plans with Estimators for trade selection and plan breakout; log subcontractors selected by Estimator for each trade 
• Generate bid invitations, contact subcontractors to secure bids, log responses, issue plans and specifications of project
• Maintain and update bidding database
• Provide weekly status reports
• Perform additional duties as assigned 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, phone demeanor, and organizational skills required 
• Bachelor's Degree in a related Construction field, or relevant work experience
• Construction experience a plus 
• Strong proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Knowledge of Construction software such as Building Connected, BidMail, iSqFt, PlanHub preferred

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles that will be performed in California. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Schimenti's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $60,000 - $75,000 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and specific performance awards. In addition, Schimenti provides a variety of comprehensive benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, and paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).