Construction Estimator

Weaver Companies; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Construction, based in South Bend, IN, is seeking an experienced design/construction estimator to guide projects from opportunity through execution. The role focuses on estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and proactive client communication in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of construction project management experience, a 4-year degree, and strong organizational and communication skills to drive successful proposals and project handoffs.

Qualifications

• Requires 4 year degree and 5–10 years of construction project management experience.
• Must be proficient with MS Office and industry software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble project estimates, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate upfront with clients on potential projects and opportunities.
• Lead the SOQ development and manage workload in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attend pre-construction meetings, take notes, and support proposal development.
• Coordinate subcontractor solicitations and proposals; support sales processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Client communication

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Anchor Granger IN - Granger, IN 46530

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Any

Job 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.

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