Assistant Estimator - Commercial Construction

Company Description

Sorella Group, Inc. is a national specialty contractor and building material supplier with offices located in Kansas City, KS and Nashville, TN. Our services include design, full-service carpentry, and CSI Division 10 contracting in the Aviation, Government, Healthcare, Multifamily, Higher Education, and Commercial markets. We are a preferred distributor for industry-leading manufacturers and are committed to providing superior customer service.

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Estimating Assistant. You will support our Estimating Department throughout the entire bidding process while playing a key role in keeping business operations and activities organized and on track. This position requires a detail-oriented and proactive individual capable of working closely with the project team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of estimates.

• Assist Estimators in preparation of proposals, including review of plans, specs, and bid documents, quantity take-off, vendor quotes, and cost analysis
• Communicate directly with vendors and customers
• Assist in setting up for estimating meetings, preparing notes, spreadsheets, and running reports
• Attend site visits and meetings to take photographs, document site conditions, gather questions and requests for information, and perform due diligence
• Prepare small material and labor estimates ranging from $5,000 to $150,000.

• 1-3 years of construction experience preferred
• Ability to understand and organize construction plans and specifications
• Proficient in mathematics, data analysis, and strategic report writing
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, team members, customers, vendors, and trades professionals
• Must be detail-oriented, analytical, have strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to accommodate last-minute requests in a fast-paced environment, a team player, ready and willing to take on whatever challenge is offered
• Experience with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets, estimating software and tools, and database managers, is preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook), and the ability to adapt quickly to additional programs & software

• Fully covered employee medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Profit sharing
• Training
• 401k employer matching
• Paid-time off
• (8) Paid holiday's effective on the 1st day of employment

* E-Verify employer. Pre-employment background check & drug screen required*