Estimating Assistant

About the company

Maguire Iron has been serving the water storage infrastructure industry for more than a century, with work focused on the fabrication, construction, and upkeep of water tanks and elevated water towers.

Role overview

The Estimating Assistant will support the estimating coordinator and estimators with the administrative and coordination work needed to keep bids moving smoothly and submitted on time.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the estimating team with preparing bid submissions.
• Communicate and coordinate with engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Organize, monitor, and update bid lists and bid packets to help ensure submissions are complete and sent in on schedule.
• Handle document requests, filing, data entry, and task tracking.
• Keep the estimating calendar and bid deadline schedule current.
• Carry out general administrative and office support tasks that help the department operate efficiently.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree in Construction Management or a related area is preferred. The role also calls for knowledge of cost estimating and project budgeting, familiarity with the construction industry, and strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and estimating software is important, along with a high level of accuracy, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and comfort working both independently and with a team.

Ideal candidate profile

The preferred candidate understands standard job procedures, is highly detail-focused and quality-driven, takes ownership of their work, can operate with limited supervision, builds effective relationships with internal and external contacts, is dependable and trustworthy, and has advanced computer skills.

Work environment

• Most work is performed in an office setting.
• The job involves extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds may be required.

Equal opportunity statement

Maguire is an equal opportunity employer and follows all relevant federal, state, and local employment laws. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.