Assistant Estimator
Company: Integra Staffing And Search
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Assistant Estimator Job Description Assist with
preparing detailed estimates for the project based on the
construction drawings and specifications. Assist with the
communication of bids and scopes of work. Reports to: Estimator,
Lead Estimator, Senior Estimator, or Preconstruction Manager
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assist with document
management for project; receive drawings and specifications,
provide proper file structure, and distribute documents to relevant
stakeholders. Learn and use Estimating software and perform
quantity survey take-offs. Assist with preparing detailed
estimates; complete quantity survey take-offs, conduct analysis
estimate input, and studies for all items incorporated in assigned
scope. Prepare written communication for estimate assumption or
scope clarification required for risk mitigation. Prepare variance
analysis to previous estimate for assigned scope. Understand and
incorporate constructability issues through communication with
project team, designers, and trade partners. Understand factors
required for comprehensive trade package scope, including contract
documents, site logistics, schedule, coordination, means and
methods. Serve as liaison with trade partners, design team
(architects, engineers, consultants) and client, and as point of
contact for managing assigned trade partners and distributing
information. Prepare scope requisitions for assigned trades;
coordinate with project team to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Obtain and evaluate trade partner proposals and document
information into Bid Recording Sheet. Organize, coordinate and
communicate scope and cost to Project Lead, and participate in Post
Bid reviews. Manage action items from Post Bid reviews and finalize
trade partner scope and make recommendations to Project Lead for
trade partner awards. Assist with preparing and assembling bids and
proposals for different contract types (e.g., Lump Sum, Guaranteed
Maximum Price, Cost Plus). Assist with development and estimation
of more cost-efficient or optimized design of value management
studies for scope alternatives . May supervise work of Interns.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program
and minimum of 1 year of related experience or equivalent
combination of education, training and/or experience Construction
or construction-related industry experience Able to understand and
interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of
work, and project schedule. Professional verbal and written
communication skills Good interpersonal skills, demonstrate
leadership and teamwork skills Effective active listening skills
and follow-up practices Good judgment to solve problems, escalate
issues, and request prioritization of responsibilities Approachable
and effectively interact with all employee levels and management
Work independently with little or no supervision, collaborates with
others Understand lean principles and continuous improvement
methods and tools Embrace change and quick learner to adopt process
and technology enhancements Proficient computer and application
navigation skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and
collaborative meeting platforms
Keywords: Integra Staffing And Search, Huntersville , Assistant Estimator, Construction , Charlotte, North Carolina
