Construction Estimator

Weaver Consultants Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Construction, located in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an experienced construction professional to guide projects from opportunity through execution.

The role involves preparing estimates, budgets, and schedules; coordinating client communications; managing SOQs; and overseeing subcontractor bids and project meetings to align with client needs and timelines.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience managing construction projects from kickoff to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry-specific software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Put together project estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Upfront client communication on potential projects.
• Manage all aspects of creating an SOQ for a potential project.
• Manage workload in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attend pre-construction meetings, take notes, and develop proposals.
• Remain part of a project during hand-off to an Operations Project Manager.
• Solicit proposals from subcontractors.
• Help build out and streamline sales processes.
• Research and maintain knowledge of building application methods and materials.
• Manage subcontractor selection.
• Prepare and review 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 RFI process.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Industry-specific software

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Grand Rapids MI - Hiring Location - Grand Rapids, MI 49534Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: DesignConstruction Estimator

We 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 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.