What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator- CB position at Diamond Ridge Construction?
Seeking an Estimator to join our growing Lemont team! You will be responsible for developing and submitting quotes for projects. Cultivate strong customer relationships through a mix of sales strategies and project management. Negotiate post-bid awards and build long-term positive relationships with contractors, agencies, and clients.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US and will not require current or future sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Branch Management and Market Manager to shift focus from price-driven proposals to value-driven proposals where appropriate.
- Build customer relationships through proactive engagement, including in-person meetings, not solely by providing price quotes.
- Act as both a part-time estimator and predominantly in a sales role, effectively managing both responsibilities.
- Review project schedules and provide feedback to Branch Manager (BM), Market Manager (MM), and COO about unique or large potential opportunities well in advance.
- Develop bidding strategies through discussions with BM / DM, determining target work types, bid locations, and necessary resources, involving Operations in the process.
- Lead and participate in bid review calls, including cash flow analysis for larger projects.
- Ensure compliance with state and local tax laws and pre-qualifications, coordinating with the finance team.
- Collaborate with Market Manager, Sr. Estimator, and Operations Manager to refine cost estimation processes, focusing on realistic margins and standard costing approaches.
- Complete and submit the monthly Bid Pipeline report to the Market Manager in a timely manner.
- When project size or complexity exceeds capacity, involve additional estimators, BMs / DMs, or other districts as needed.
Requirements
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
