Job Details
Qualifications
- Auto estimating
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Editing
- Math
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Job Description
John Canning & Co. is seeking a full time Estimator / Proposal Manager capable of leading, preparing, and executing proposal, competitive bids, and qualification packages. We understand the prospective employee may not be familiar with specific trade quantities, labor requirements, etc. This information and knowledge will be shared. However, prospective candidates must be familiar and capable to perform the following:
The Estimator / Proposal Manager shall be capable of developing accurate, timely, and detailed estimates to price competitive bids and proposals and review with senior leadership.
The Estimator/Proposal Manager should have an intimate knowledge and experience in reviewing architectural drawings, specifications, identifying scopes, and seeking out vendor pricing and communicating with subcontractors, as required.
The Estimator / Proposal Manager shall be proficient and accurate in producing proposal deliverables including the planning, layout, drafting, and editing of proposals and qualifications for Request for Proposals and Request for Qualifications.
Essential Duties include:
- Reviewing, interpreting and analyzing construction project plans, requirements, drawings and technical specifications.
- Preparing accurate, detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates through all stages of design.
- Conceptualizing the construction project cycle and taking schedule, logistics, and other factors that contribute to productivity loss. Then applying these factors into the pricing.
- Determine scope and articulate verbally and orally to customers (owners, CM, GC, etc.)
- Inputting new and revised data into estimating database
- Assisting in developing the initial project plan and project execution schedule
- Preparing detailed, comprehensive subcontractor and vendor work scopes
- Soliciting, Analyzing and comparing subcontractor and vendor quotations. Liaise with subcontractors and vendors for clarification of issues and scope
- Performing research for means and methods, materials, costs and construction techniques and services
- Ability to use industry-specific Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Prepare and produce qualification packages, marketing materials, work plans, preliminary schedules and/or any additional information requested to meet bid/proposal/owner requirements.
- Fully develops proposal layouts with incorporation and adherence of style guides and branding
- Fully develops graphics to support the written material
- Proofreading, editing and standardizing of proposal content
- Provide overall quality assurance of proposal response/process; ensure John Canning & Co.’s branding, style guides and best practices are adhered to
- Lead/assist with interview/presentation preparation and create supporting documents (presentations, boards, hand-outs, etc.)
Requirements & Skills
- Formal education in related field or an equivalent amount of field experience in applicable trade with the demonstration of computer, computational, and writing skills.
- 3+ years of construction estimating experience
- Highly organized; establish priorities and a course of action for handling multiple tasks.
- Must have general knowledge of construction methods, systems, equipment, and building materials
- Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills – oral and written
- Must have strong math skills including algebra and geometry
- Requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret business correspondence
- Requires the ability to write comprehensive business correspondence
- Requires the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and other typical documents associates with the estimating of construction projects.
- Work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and demands.
- Must be proficient in the use of MS Office including skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and e-mail
- Must be proficient in Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience with estimating software, such as Bluebeam is a plus.
Fluency in English (written & spoken).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cheshire, CT 06410: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person