Construction Estimating Assistant — Bids & Partners

Sachse-Careers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Role-Specific Training + Mentoring

Award-Winning ‘Project:U’ Wellness"},{

Social Mission Committee + Philanthrop

Job summary

Sachse Construction is seeking an Estimating Assistant in Detroit, MI to support estimators with administrative, operational and project-related tasks. The role emphasizes data handling, RFP preparation, bid tracking, and vendor prequalification, with a focus on accuracy and efficient communication.

Qualified candidates will have construction knowledge, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office/Adobe skills.

Qualifications

• Construction knowledge preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Publisher).
• Advanced knowledge and skills in Adobe applications.
• Strong writing and grammatical ability.
• Highly organized with excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and secure trade partners to bid projects nationwide.
• Collect data for prequalifications and vendor setup.
• Upload information between systems and prepare RFP documents.
• Call manufacturers to source trade partners and bids.
• Record bid responses and ensure adequate bid coverage.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Strong writing

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Tech savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Publisher

Adobe

Vista

PlanGrid

Job description

Sachse Construction is seeking an Estimating Assistant in Detroit, MI to support estimators with administrative, operational and project-related tasks. The role emphasizes data handling, RFP preparation, bid tracking, and vendor prequalification, with a focus on accuracy and efficient communication.

Qualified candidates will have construction knowledge, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and strong MS Office/Adobe skills.