Construction Estimator

Weaver Companies; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Construction in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a full-time Design/Construction Estimator with 5–10 years of experience to lead project estimates, budgets, and schedules. This role requires strong communication and a team-oriented approach to coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

You will manage SOQs, assist in pre-construction activities, attend meetings, and help streamline our sales and procurement processes while maintaining industry knowledge of building methods and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience managing construction projects from kick-off through completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams) and other industry software.

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.
• Manage workload and tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attend pre-construction meetings, take notes, and ask questions for proposals.
• Support hand-off to Operations PM after winning work.
• Solicit proposals from subcontractors and assist in procurement.
• Help build out and streamline sales processes.
• Research and maintain knowledge of building methods and materials.
• Prepare and review construction proposals.
• Create construction budgets and schedules.
• Assist in developing and reviewing contract documents.
• Participate in project meetings and understand client needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Fort Worth TX - Ft Worth, TX 76109Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: DesignConstruction Estimator

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
• Manage workload and tasks in a deadline driven environment
• Go to pre-construction meetings, take notes, and ask questions that can be used to develop proposals
• Remain part of a project during a “hand off” period to an Operations Project Manager, once we get the work
• Call and solicit proposals from sub-contractors
• Help build out and streamline our sales processes
• Research and maintain knowledge of building application methods and materials
• Manage subcontractor selection
• Prepare and reviews construction proposals
• Create construction budgets and schedules
• Assist in developing and reviewing contract documents
• Participate in project meetings
• Understand client needs and requirements
• Contribute to the Request for Information (RFI) process

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• At least 5-10 years of relevant experience with managing construction projects from kick off through completion
• Proficiency with applications like Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams) and other industry specific software
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be a team player with strong organizational skills

From 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/Disability

Anchor Construction maintains a drugfree workplace.

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