What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Estimator position at Axios Professional Recruitment?
Axios Professional Recruitment is partnered with a Glass Manufacturing Company, a leader in high-end residential and commercial glass solutions, who is actively hiring a Commercial Project Estimator & Coordinator to join their Wyoming & Grandville, Michigan area office. This is a front-office-based position with exposure to both sales and production teams — ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and wants to grow with a company investing heavily in innovation and expansion.
Project Estimator & Coordinator Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $55k base – willing to negotiate for the right candidate
- Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Opportunity to support a $600K equipment investment and new product launch
- Exposure to a variety of departments: sales, production, customer service, shipping, and materials
- Structured training with plant floor shadowing in the first 60 days
- Dynamic, growth-focused team operating under the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
Project Estimator & Coordinator Responsibilities:
Tactical Responsibilities (Daily Execution):
- Generate accurate commercial glass quotes and manage order flow
- Engage with commercial glazing contractors and key accounts
- Coordinate job-site deliveries, returns, and sample shipments
- Track active jobs and top 15 customer accounts for updates and follow-ups
- Collaborate with production, shipping, and materials teams on capacity and inventory
- Provide technical glass data and warranty support
- Prepare and release job instructions into production
- Ensure accuracy and timely updates of internal records and documentation
Strategic Responsibilities (Big Picture Thinking):
- Participate in bi-weekly reporting and forecasting meetings
- Contribute to competitive analysis and future quarter quoting updates
- Assist in new product planning and vendor communications
- Manage the internal IG (Insulating Glass) sample library and customer samples
- Support marketing and sales efforts with data, materials, and visuals
- Stay up to date on glazing codes, safety standards, and warranty policies
- Participate in vendor training and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and architects
Project Estimator & Coordinator Qualifications:
To be considered for the Estimator & Coordinator role, applicants should:
- Have experience in project coordination, estimating, or commercial customer service
- Be familiar with construction or manufacturing environments (glass/CAD experience a plus!)
- Possess strong math, communication, and organizational skills
- Be tech-savvy, process-driven, and able to multitask across teams
- Demonstrate the ability to “Get it, Want it, and Have the Capacity” (GWC) to thrive in an EOS-driven company culture
Axios Professional Recruitment – an entirely employee-owned company – is West Michigan’s largest independent staffing firm. We believe in matching candidates with meaningful careers, not just jobs. Since 1988, we’ve helped over 300,000 people find fulfilling roles with top employers.
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— Your friends at Axios Professional Recruitment
Salary : $55,000