Estimating Assistant

Sachse Construction•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Estimating Assistant supports Estimators with administrative, operational, and project-related tasks. Sachse Construction is a commercial construction company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit, with projects across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company emphasizes integrity, quality, reliability, customer service, and an engaging team atmosphere. The role solicits and secures Trade Partners to bid on projects, gathers prequalification and vendor setup information, assists with client RFP responses, tracks bid responses, maintains Trade Partner records, and provides document and meeting support. The assistant may also help with bid spreadsheets, prequalification, project setup, and work for other departments.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft platforms, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Publisher.
Advanced knowledge and skills in Adobe.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including proper grammar and writing ability.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Ability to navigate software programs such as Vista, PlanGrid, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to work well in high-pressure situations and adapt to unstructured situations requiring an original approach.
Highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.
Resourcefulness and ability to find information quickly and accurately.
Dedicated approach and strong integrity.

Nice To Haves

Construction knowledge.
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience or aptitude as a dynamic, high-energy, action-oriented, take-charge leader and quick study.

Responsibilities

Solicit and secure Trade Partners to bid on projects throughout the country through phone calls and emails.
Collect Trade Partner data required for prequalification and vendor setup.
Upload information from one system to another.
Prepare documents required for client RFP responses.
Call manufacturers to identify Trade Partners and single-sourced items.
Contact Trade Partners to ensure an appropriate number of bids are received.
Record Trade Partner bid responses.
Add and update Trade Partner information.
Archive and scan documents.
Prepare agendas and collate handouts for PRM, Job Start, and Bid Review Meetings.
Write, proofread, and collate PDF documents.
May enter Trade Partners and pricing into bid spreadsheets and enter Trade Partner bids and information on leveling sheets.
May participate in Trade Partner prequalification, assist other departments, and set up projects in various systems.