For over 100 years, Maguire Iron has been an industry leader in the fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and elevated water towers. The Estimating Assistant will provide administrative support to the estimating coordinator and estimators in their day-to-day operations.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support to estimating staff with bid preparation
• Contact and coordinate with engineers, vendors and subcontractors
• Maintain and track bid list and bid packets to ensure timely and accurate bid submission
• Request and file documents, data entry and task tracking
• Maintain estimating schedule/calendar including bid due dates
• Perform a variety of administrative and office support functions to ensure the daily operations of the department runs efficiently.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Construction Management or similar field preferred.
• Proficiency in cost estimation and project budgeting.
• Familiarity with construction industry.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, and estimating software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

The ideal candidate must have a working knowledge of all job-specific operating procedures, be extremely quality conscious and detail-oriented, accept responsibility and accountability for own actions, can work independently with minimal supervision, be able to build solid relationships with internal and external customers, be dependable and trustworthy, and have advanced computer skills.

Work Environment:

• Majority of the time is spent in an office environment.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

At Maguire Iron, we believe in protecting and storing quality water. We do this by being the best water tank company for our customers and employees.

Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Maguire complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding hiring and employment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.