Assistant Estimator

1 week ago

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States Tri-State Drilling Full time
Position Summary

The Assistant Estimator provides critical support to the Estimating Department by assisting with bid preparation, quantity take-offs, vendor/subcontractor coordination, and cost database maintenance. This role is designed as a career-growth pathway into full Estimator or Project Manager positions, with an emphasis on developing technical knowledge of drilled shaft foundations, materials, labor, and equipment costing.

This position reports to the Division VP.

Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other responsibilities as necessary.

  • Manage incoming RFPs, including logging opportunities, tracking deadlines, and ensuring all bid requirements are captured.
  • Maintain and update the bid sheet/crew schedule to align resource needs with upcoming bids.
  • Sort and organize bid documents (plans, specs, addenda, geotechnical reports) for estimating team use.
  • Perform take-off data entry, ensuring accuracy in quantities and materials.
  • Solicit vendor and subcontractor quotes; follow up for coverage and summarize bid comparisons.
  • Build basic project maps using Google Maps/KMZ files to support estimating layouts.
  • Collect rebar material quotes and maintain historical pricing.
  • Assist senior estimators with complete bid costs, including labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and contingencies
  • Collaborate with the VP's on active bids and proposal formatting.
Desired Qualifications
  • Construction management, engineering, or related field experience/education.
  • Strong Excel and data-entry skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Interest in growing into an Estimator role.
Working Environment
  • Office-based position
  • May require occasional travel to jobsites or customer locations
Pay and Benefits

Tri-State Drilling offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including but not limited to the following benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance
  • HSA with company contribution
  • 401k retirement plans

The expected pay range for this position is $60, ,000 with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Offers are based on various factors, including skill set, qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related reasons.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.

Tri-State Drilling is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Lykos Energy policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Tri-State Drilling does not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a signed agreement with the Recruitment Team.

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