Project Manager/Estimator responsible for attending sales meetings, preparing quotes and bids, and working with sales and production teams to manage construction projects.
Requirements
- Attend sales meetings to review bid statuses and receive new assignments
- Prepare detailed, standardized quote letters and bids for prime bidders
- Follow up on bids by contacting customers to determine competitiveness and analyze scope differences with competitors
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and addenda to determine the full scope of work
- Anticipate job site working conditions and perform and review take-offs and pricing worksheets with the estimating team
- Review and price RFIs, RFPs, and any new construction documents issued by the client in a timely manner
- Demonstrate an understanding of construction technology and materials to evaluate and question requests from architects and contractors
- Log all bid follow-up activity in the Alpha Sales database
- Work directly with the Sales Manager to negotiate pricing and scope of work with successful prime contractors
- Perform job file set-up in accordance with the Procedure Manual
- Negotiate prices and scopes of work with sales representatives and review contract scope and conditions upon bid awards
- Prepare and submit project submittals to contractors for review and approval
- Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for management purposes
- Confer with production teams to assess scheduling, manpower, materials, deliveries, and logistics
- Collaborate with manufacturer representatives and contractors to resolve construction issues and improve methods
- Research technology and materials to address inquiries from architects and contractors
- Conduct job site visits, attend meetings, and inspect work for progress, quality, and schedule adherence
- Interface with contractors and customers to address concerns and initiate timely documentation to prevent conflicts or delays
- Consult with clients, vendors, and other parties to resolve issues
- Anticipate and address deviations from plans or schedules by taking corrective action to minimize risk
- Prepare reports related to progress, materials, and site visits
- Contribute to production meetings and assist with billing projections
- Follow up with clients regarding unpaid invoices
- Review job costing, evaluate quantities and production rates, and recommend improvements to internal processes
- Identify business development opportunities and sales projections
- Submit reimbursement requests, mileage reports, and time-off requests
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company Life Insurance
- Bonus Program
- Scholarship opportunities
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- 401(K)
- Use of company tools and equipment
- All PPE is provided
