Estimator - FC

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