Construction Estimating Assistant

Estimating Assistant Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Estimating Assistant to join our Estimating team. This position will provide administrative and coordination support for bid opportunities, public works documentation, pre‑qualification requirements, and estimating department operations. The ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, comfortable working with construction documents, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develop departmental forms, procedures, and filing systems. Monitor department incoming calls, mail, visitor requests, and bid schedules. Respond to inquiries and concerns related to Estimating. Input and maintain up‑to‑date information in Salesforce. Maintain the estimating bid schedule in Salesforce. Generate reports and distribute finished documents. Prepare and process bid documents. Issue prequalification notices and invitations to bid. Maintain and complete pre‑qualifications for bid opportunities. Manage ads for Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Local Business Enterprise (LBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Conduct good faith efforts for SBE, LBE, DVBE, and DBE contracts. Maintain detailed records of all good faith efforts relating to public work projects. Obtain bonding and insurance certificates as needed for projects. Process subcontractor insurance. Provide general support for the Estimating Department. Assist with special projects as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. 3 years of office administration experience; construction industry preferred. Strong computer skills. Experience with construction‑related software a plus. Organizational skills: Ability to manage tasks efficiently. Strong attention to detail: Accuracy in data entry and document management. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to work closely with team members and other departments. Other General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, bending. Occasional lifting of up to 25 lbs. Benefits We offer competitive pay and benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr