Estimator (Gibsonia, PA)

Position Summary: Develop quotes for projects put out to bid by state and local agencies and submit to contractors for consideration. Develop strong customer relations. Negotiate post-bid awards. Build and maintain positive customer relationships with contractors, agencies, and clients.

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Essential Functions:

• Work with BM/DM/COO on changing focus from price proposals to value proposals when and where appropriate

• Build customer relationships by getting out to see customers, not just sending them price quotes

• Be part time estimator and part time sales person, wear two hats

• Review letting schedules and provide feedback to BM, DM & COO regarding unique or large potential opportunities months in advance when possible

• Develop bidding strategy through discussions with BM/DM to determine what type of work we should be bidding, where we should be bidding and with what resources. Involve Ops in bid.

• Schedule and participate in bid review calls, including cash flows on larger projects

• Work with finance to ensure compliance with state and local tax laws, pre quals, etc

• Work with COO to improve standard costs and our approach to estimate cost. We are not trying to necessarily change your pricing, just get a more realistic estimated margin.

• Complete the monthly Bid Pipeline report and submit timely to Financial Analyst to the COO

• When project size or complexity out match your skill or scope, involve other estimators, other BMs/DMs and other Districts

• Participate in industry events, organizations, etc. to build our business and networking opportunities

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Key Leadership Competencies

• Leads by example in terms of a strong focus on safety, business ethics, work habits and life balance. Understands the importance of a safety culture in a construction environment.

• Good communicator; respects subordinates, vendors and customers and earns their respect in return

• Ability to communicate in District level discussions.

• Values driven with a will to win

• Candid team builder/player

• Understands the accountability that is integral to the position; focused on maximizing profit and cash flow

• Ability to interact with customers and agencies regarding scheduling, disputes, changes in scope of work etc

• Ability to build and enhance relationships with key customers and also to negotiate with customers on behalf of RoadSafe

• Ability to team with operations group to maximize understanding of capacity, execution and profitability