Misc. Steel Estimating Assistant

About the role

Provides support to the estimating department, responsible for preparing estimates as needed for projects, specifications, proposals, and other documentation.

Reports to: Estimating Manager. Department: Estimating – SunMisc. Location: Vancouver.

Responsibilities

• Creates and sends out Request for Quotes to subcontractors/vendors.
• Performs data entry for accurate pricing.
• Prepares new projects for software transfer.
• Composes and types reports and routine correspondence.
• Files correspondence and other records.
• Inputs information into computer to maintain files and job progress reports.
• Distributes appropriate documents to other departments as instructed.
• Compiles and types statistical reports.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating effectively with customers, co‑workers, clients and supervisors.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Physical demands: regularly required to sit, occasionally stands and walks, uses hands and fingers, handles or feels objects, tools, or controls; reaches with hands and arms; regularly required to talk or hear; seldom lifts and/or moves up to 30 pounds; requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: general office setting with constant exposure to computer display; occasional interaction with production employees in the fabrication facility.

Requirements

• One‑year certificate from college or technical school; three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers and prospects; efficient writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Office knowledge and competence in basic math skills – add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written or diagram form.
• Knowledge of all standard office equipment – phone, computer, copier, etc.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Time Off
• Gym Reimbursement
• And Other Benefits

Pay

Hourly: $23.00 – $27.00