Construction Estimator

Anchor-Construction; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Construction in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Construction Estimator to lead project estimates from initial opportunity to successful execution. You will prepare budgets and schedules, manage SOQs for potential projects, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors to develop competitive proposals.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of construction management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and industry software.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 5–10 years of experience managing construction projects from kickoff through completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams) and other industry software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Put together project estimates, budgets, and project schedules.
• Upfront client communication on potential projects.
• Manage all aspects of putting together a SOQ for a potential project.
• Call and solicit proposals from sub-contractors.
• Prepare and review construction proposals.
• Create construction budgets and schedules.
• Assist in developing and reviewing contract documents.
• Participate in project meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Construction EstimatorWe are seeking an experienced construction professional to join our team and play a key role in helping bring projects from initial opportunity to successful execution.Responsibilities:Put together project estimates, budgets, and project schedulesUpfront client communication on potential projectsManage all aspects of putting together a SOQ for a potential projectManage workload and tasks in a deadline driven environmentGo to pre-construction meetings, take notes, and ask questions that can be used to develop proposalsRemain part of a project during a “hand off” period to an Operations Project Manager, once we get the workCall and solicit proposals from sub-contractorsHelp build out and streamline our sales processesResearch and maintain knowledge of building application methods and materialsManage subcontractor selectionPrepare and reviews construction proposalsCreate construction budgets and schedulesAssist in developing and reviewing contract documentsParticipate in project meetingsUnderstand client needs and requirementsContribute to the Request for Information (RFI) processQualifications:High School DiplomaAt least 5-10 years of relevant experience with managing construction projects from kick off through completionProficiency with applications like Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams) and other industry specific softwareStrong communication skills, both written and verbalMust be a team player with strong organizational skillsFrom our founding, Anchor Construction has been an innovator in project administration and construction management. Our team of professionals serves clients from multiple office locations. From our Northern Indiana office, based in South Bend, our team provides project administration, construction management, civil/site engineering, and plan design services throughout the country.EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/DisabilityAnchor Construction maintains a drugfree workplace.#ZR