Estimating Assistant

Sachse Construction; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Role-Specific Training + Mentoring

Award-Winning Project:U Wellness 프로그램

Social Mission Committee + Philanthro­

Weekly Professional Massages

Financial Lunch and Learns

Job summary

Sachse Construction, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit, is seeking an Estimating Assistant to support estimators with administrative, operational and project-related tasks. The role involves coordinating trade partners, data management, and document preparation for bids across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The position emphasizes strong Microsoft Office skills, sharp writing abilities, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment with high energy and integrity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction processes and terminology.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Strong writing and editing abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and Secure Trade Partners to Bid projects nationwide via phone and email.
• Collect trade partner data for prequalifications and vendor setup.
• Upload information between systems.
• Prepare RFP response documents for clients.
• Call manufacturers to source trade partners and single-source items.
• Call Trade Partners to ensure adequate bid activity.
• Record trade Partners bid responses.
• Add and update Trade Partner information.
• Archive/scan documents.
• Prepare agendas and collate handouts for meetings.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Vista

PlanGrid

Excel

Outlook

Word

Publisher

Adobe

Job description

Overview

The Estimating Assistant is responsible for supporting the Estimators with a large variety of tasks and responsibilities by providing administrative, operational and project related assistance.

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit, Sachse Construction has built millions of square feet of commercial, retail, multifamily, and institutional space throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Our signature asset is our unmatched reputation of integrity, quality, and reliability. Our commitment to our core values — do the right thing, have passion and enthusiasm, pursue excellence by constantly raising the bar, and do whatever it takes — has earned the trust of clients from national retail chains to private and institutional owners.

In addition to providing a unique and exceptional customer service experience to our clients, we strive to provide an engaging atmosphere for our team members. Our team members have access to all of the essential benefits and perks, plus:

• Unlimited PTO
• Role-Specific Training + Mentoring
• Award-Winning ‘Project:U’ Wellness Program
• Social Mission Committee + Philanthropic Activities
• Weekly Professional Massages
• Financial Lunch and Learns

We have been repeatedly recognized with several national and local awards, including:

• Best and Brightest Company to Work For
• Best and Brightest in Wellness
• Top Workplace
• Certified Great Place to Work

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Solicit and Secure Trade Partners to Bid projects throughout the country through phone calls and emails.
• Collect Trade Partner data required for prequalification’s and vendor set up.
• Uploading information from one system to another.
• Prepare documents required for the RFP response to the client
• Call manufacturers to find Trade Partners and single-sourced items
• Calling Trade Partners to ensure we have the proper amount of bids
• Record Trade Partners bid responses
• Add and update Trade Partners information
• Archive/scan documents
• Prepare agendas and collate handouts for PRM, Job Start and Bid Review Meetings.
• Write and Proofread
• Collate PDF Documents

MAY BE ASKED TO:

• • Enter Trade Partners and pricing into the Bid Spreadsheets
  • Enter Trade Partner bids and info on leveling sheets
  • Participate in prequalification of Trade Partners
  • Assist other departments as needed
  • Set up projects in various systems.
  • Issue subcontracts

Qualifications

• Construction knowledge preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge on Microsoft Platforms including but not limited to Excel, Word, Outlook and Publisher
• Advanced knowledge and skills in Adobe
• Well spoken with proper grammar with strong writing skill set.
• Dynamic, high energy, take charge leader who is action oriented
• A very quick study who works well in high pressure situations
• Dedicated individual with ironclad integrity
• Highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations
• Able to face situations that are unstructured and require an original approach
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Resourcefulness and ability to track down information quickly and accurately
• Technical skills easily navigate software programs such as Vista, PlanGrid, Excel, Outlook and Word.

Disclosure

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that is strives for inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected group. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting our VP of People, Myra Ebarb, [e-mail] People and Perks with any questions or requests for accommodation.