Estimator
Fennville, MI
Partner Position – 8860 /
Full-time /
On-site
Estimator- Fennville, Michigan
DISHER is currently partnering with A dynamic and growing Glass and Glazing company based in Michigan, in their search for an estimator. As an Estimator, you will play a critical part in our bidding process, ensuring our proposals are competitive, accurate, and aligned with project requirements.
What it's like to work here:
You’ll join a supportive, family-like team that values quality, safety, and integrity. The work is dynamic and varied, offering opportunities to learn new skills and take pride in completing unique projects. You’ll be part of a company committed to innovation, service, and taking care of its people.
What you will get to do:
- Monitor and evaluate incoming bid opportunities to identify the best project fits
- Organize and prioritize bids by location, contractor, and company suitability
- Maintain an accurate calendar of bid deadlines and submission dates
- Review detailed project specifications to understand scope and requirements
- Procure and compare quotes for non-stock items from suppliers and vendors
- Communicate proactively to clarify specification discrepancies before quoting
- Perform precise quantity take-offs to develop competitive and accurate cost estimates
- Prepare and write clear, professional proposals tailored to client and project needs
- Highlight any specification conflicts and propose alternates or value-engineering options
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure proposal accuracy
- Provide easy-to-access contact information for client inquiries during the bidding process
- Follow up on submitted proposals to analyze win/loss outcomes and pricing competitiveness
What will make you successful
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze complex project specifications
- Deep understanding of the glass and glazing industry
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple bids and deadlines effectively
- Proficiency in quantity take-offs and cost estimating techniques
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams
- Problem-solving mindset to identify and resolve specification discrepancies early
- Confidence in writing persuasive and accurate proposals that address client needs
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and sales teams
- Proactive follow-up skills to track proposal outcomes and learn from feedback
- Familiarity with construction materials, processes, and industry standards
- Comfort using estimating software and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency
- Adaptability to changing project requirements and bid conditions
