Estimating & Operations Assistant

McCloskey Mechanical Contractors

McCloskey Mechanical Contractors is hiring an Estimating & Operations Assistant to support our public bid estimating team and executive operations function. This is an in-office developmental role ideal for someone early in their career who is highly organized strong in Excel and eager to learn how estimating data and executive decision-making work together in a real operating business.

This position works closely with a Senior Estimator on public bid submissions and directly with the Chief Operating Officer on data analysis reporting and internal tools.

What Youll Do

Public Bid & Estimating Support

• Assist a Senior Estimator with preparation and submission of public bids
  
• Organize bid documents forms and submission packages
  
• Manage bid calendars and track deadlines across multiple bids
  
• Support daily bid turnaround with accuracy and attention to detail
  
• Track bid results and maintain historical bid data
  
• Help improve estimating processes templates and tracking tools
  

Operations & Data Support

• Support the COO with Excel-based data cleanup analysis and reporting
  
• Build and maintain spreadsheets trackers and internal tools
  
• Assist with leadership data requests and operational analysis
  
• Help translate raw data into clear usable summaries
  
• Support internal process documentation and improvement projects
  

Who This Role Is For

This role is a great fit for someone who:

• Is early in their career (typically 14 years of experience)
  
• Is highly organized and deadline-driven
  
• Is comfortable working in Excel and enjoys working with data
  
• Likes structured detail-oriented work
  
• Learns quickly and takes ownership of tasks
  
• Wants exposure to estimating operations and leadership decision-making
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills (formulas filters sorting data cleanup)
  
• Digital literacy and confidence learning and using new tools
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Comfort working in a fast-paced execution-focused environment
  

Preferred (Not Required)

• Exposure to construction estimating or bidding environments
  
• Familiarity with public sector documentation
  
• Experience supporting operations finance or leadership teams
  

Why This Role Is Different

• Direct mentorship from a Senior Estimator
  
• Direct access to the COO and executive-level work
  
• Hands-on experience with real bids data and operational decisions
  
• Clear opportunity to grow into estimating operations or analytics roles
  

This is not an administrative role. Its a hands-on execution-focused position designed to build strong operational and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Salary: approximately $45000-$50000 annually
  
• Full-time in-office position
  
• Medical Insurance
  
• Optional Dental/Vision Insurance
  
• Profit Sharing
  
• Paid time off