Tapani Inc believes all employees should maintain a positive working relationship with those they work with inside and outside of the company. This approach helps maintain employee morale, productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. We expect all employees to uphold our core values and vision and to continually focus on employee engagement, self-improvement, business innovation, and relationship development.

Job Purpose and Responsibilities

The Assistant Estimator supports the Estimators and Estimating team by ensuring the accuracy and quality of bid takeoffs and quantity comparisons. This role contributes to building competitive bids by analyzing project specifications and assisting with bid-related processes.

Responsibilities:

• Bid Documentation Management: Ensure complete and organized documentation.

• Download and manage plans, specifications, and addenda.
• Prepare, print, and organize bid documents.
• Maintain project tracking, including calendars, Tapani Maps, and bid folders.
• Update systems, processes, and software as directed.
• Subcontractor and Supplier Engagement: Facilitate competitive bidding through effective communication.
• Use solicitation software to upload documents and solicit quotes.
• Track subcontractor and supplier quotes and maintain relationships.
• Provide feedback to the Estimator on subcontractor and supplier communications.
• Accurate and Detailed Takeoffs: Generate comprehensive project data for competitive bids.
• Perform takeoffs using Planswift and other estimating tools.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Quantify bid items, identify discrepancies, and communicate findings.
• Team Communication and Coordination: Promote seamless collaboration within the estimating team.
• Regularly update Estimators on project progress and bid priorities.
• Stay informed about regulations, software updates, and industry trends.
• Seek personal and professional development opportunities.
• Bid Submission Support: Ensure timely and accurate bid preparation.
• Set up projects in bidding software and manage submission processes.
• Verify bids are complete, responsive, and submitted on time.
• Uphold Tapani’s Purpose document: Demonstrate actions and behaviors that align with Tapani’s Purpose and Values (Purpose and Values)

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Planswift, HeavyBid, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and communicate findings effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Strong math skills for problem-solving and data analysis.
• A commitment to learning and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $23.94 - $35.92 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
• Monthly $75 phone allowance or company phone
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match
• See the full list of benefits here

For this position, an individual must be physically able to perform assigned tasks, and be able to lift, push and pull 15 pounds at a time. Must be able to sit, stand and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.