Construction Estimator

Anchor-Construction; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Construction is seeking an experienced construction estimator to lead estimates, budgets, and schedules from opportunity through execution. You will communicate with clients upfront, manage SOQs, and coordinate handoffs to project management after award.

You will also solicit subcontractor bids, build out sales processes, and stay informed on building methods and materials to inform proposals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience managing construction projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams) and other industry software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead upfront client communications on potential projects.
• Manage SOQ preparation for proposals.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and collect notes for proposals.
• Coordinate handoffs to Operations Project Manager after award.
• Solicit proposals from subcontractors.
• Streamline sales processes and research building methods/materials.
• Manage subcontractor selection and bid reviews.
• Create construction budgets and schedules; assist with contract documents.
• Participate in project meetings; understand client needs; assist with RFIs.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft 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