Estimating Assistant

Company Description

MCP Group consists of the most trusted development, planning, and construction management firms in the Midwest. Our clients have learned they can rely on us to deliver world‐class solutions, optimize their competitive position and ensure the highest quality product available. MCP develops and executes commercial projects on schedule, within budget, and with operational excellence. The individual and collective expertise of our people provides the most cost‐effective, intelligent solutions at the highest quality. We have an outstanding network of qualified sub‐contractors to provide the dependability, expertise, and safety which distinguishes MCP as the best there is.

Job Description

The Estimating Assistant will support the estimating and preconstruction team in gathering and maintaining all information necessary for a project prior to the construction phase. This position is a key member of the Get Work team and reports to the Chief Estimator.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have exceptional multitasking skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are a must.
• Ability to perform in high-energy environments.
• Impeccable attention to detail is required.
• Exceptional communication skills are required. Written, over the phone, and face-to-face.
• Estimating Assistant candidates must be self-motivated and able to execute tasks with little supervision.
• Exceptional computer skills are required.
  

Job Duties

• Solicit and obtain bids from supplies and subcontractors by phone and email.
• Research new markets for potential subcontractors and suppliers.
• Organize and maintain bid documents.
• Manage bid calendar and notifications.
• Schedule pre-bid and hand-off meetings.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, departmental meetings, and job walks with the project's Estimator.
• Maintain and post all bid documents and addenda.
• Respond to all inquiries and questions related to upcoming bids.
• Utilize Building Connected software to procure bids.
• Order bid bonds.
• Add and maintain all projects on the company website.

Additional information

This position has no supervisory responsibilities and reports directly to the Chief Estimator.

This position is in Topeka, Kansas.

Please include a copy of your resume with detailed timelines of your previous work experience. Also, include your professional references.

Please visit our website at themcpgroup.com for more information about our company.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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