Estimating Assistant at Anchor Construction Corporation in LANHAM, Maryland

Job Description:

Summary: Anchor Construction Corporation is experiencing significant growth and has an immediate opening for a part-time Estimating Assistant. The EA will assist estimators in completing the bidding process by sending out solicitations and inputting sub and material quotes for various bids as needed. The EA will work a maximum of 30 hours a week as a rule, however additional hours may be required based on estimating demands.

This position is Remote and reports directly to the Preconstruction Manager/Chief Estimator

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

•Assist estimators with sending our solicitation requests for material vendors and subcontractors
•Assist estimators with inputting quotes into Heavy Bid Subsystem
•Maintain Heavy Bid vender list and update system quote folders and relationships as needed.
•Identify differences between quotes and materials in Heavy Bid, regarding quantity takeoff and materials currently in each individual bid.
•Other duties as warranted

Required Qualifications:

•Experience in Heavy Bid Subsystem
•Good written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
•Negotiation skills
•Ability to develop strong customer relations using a "customer first" attitude, with both customers and vendors
•Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
•A proven "self-starter" that works with limited oversight and direction.
•Ability to work overtime as needed, and perform duties assigned by supervisor.
•Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word
•Strong mathematical aptitude and abilities.
•Basic understanding of estimates, budgets and job costing.

Physical Demands Sedentary

Lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers, and files. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Work Environment Limited

General office environment infrequently exposed to extreme atmospheric conditions (temperature, noise, fumes, dust, etc.)

Pay Range: $25 per hour

Benefits:

Anchor Construction Corporation offers competitive salary, paid holidays, 401k retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, accidental death & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, DC commuter benefits, and voluntary insurances such as long term disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage and whole life insurance.

About Anchor

Anchor Construction Corporation is one of the Mid ‐ Atlantic Region's most respected and leading self ‐ performing utility and infrastructure firms, delivering superior solutions for public agencies, utilities, and businesses east and west of the Chesapeake Bay (throughout Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.). Anchor offers construction services in a variety of markets including bridges, dry and wet utilities, and green infrastructure. Anchor employs over 450 professionals.

Anchor Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.