Estimator/Project Coordinator

Job: Estimator/Project Coordinator

Pay: $73k - $82k base salary Plus Monthly & Annual bonuses

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Schedule: M-F Business Hours

Full Time, Direct Hire

Great Benefits Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K & More

Estimator/Project Coordinator Job Description

PrideStaff is working with a leading independent distributor of interior finish and specialty commercial building materials in search of an Estimator/Project Coordinator.

The Estimator/Project Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities within those accounts, material estimating and bidding projects, timely follow-up on bids, and ensuring client satisfaction by proactively managing client needs throughout the project to ultimately drive business success.

The Estimator/Project Coordinator is a full-time position in Minneapolis, MN.

Estimator/Project Coordinator Job Responsibilities

• Review Bid Requests to Scope Projects for Material Needs Specified and Shown on Plans, Working With General Contractors and Other Project Team Members to Provide Solutions & Material Pricing
• Assess Architectural Plans & Specifications to Accurately Estimate & Bid Project Materials
• Provide Complete, Informative & Accurate Material Estimates of Specified Products With Detailed Summaries of Any Discrepancies and/or Qualifications
• Identify Opportunities for Alternative Material Options, With Timely Submittal of Substitution Requests
• Resolve Discrepancies Through RFIs & Submit Bids in Advance of Bid Deadlines
• Create & Provide Supporting Documentation, Submittals, and/or Closeout Documentation
• Provide Timely Bid Follow-Up, Gathering Detailed Job Tracking Intelligence After Each Bid
• Track & Analyze Metrics on Material Estimating, Sales Volume & Gross Margin
• Coordinate Material Procurement & Delivery of Materials as Well as Manage Project Timeframes & Communication With Clients
• Develop & Foster Deep Client Relationships Through Proactive, Strategic Touchpoints and Regular Client Visits
• Communicate Strategically With Clients on Material Bid Requests, Job Follow-Up, Market Intelligence, and How to Grow Business Together
• Assist With Walk-In, Call-In, & Other Non-Assigned Client Sales

Estimator/Project Coordinator Job Requirements & Working Conditions

• Associate Degree or Higher, or Equivalent Material Estimating/Project Coordinating Experience Required
• 3+ Years of Material Estimating, Project Coordinating, or Sales Experience Required (Preferably in Distribution, Construction, or Manufacturing)
• Detailed Material Estimating & Project Management Skills With Strong Expertise in Construction Documents
• Strong Understanding of Construction Management Principles & Practices
• Proactive, Self-Directed Initiative With Collaborative Sales Skills & Flexibility in a Fast-Paced Environment
• Excellent Organizational, Time Management, & Attention to Detail Skills With the Ability to Prioritize
• Skilled in Building Rapport & Growing Positive, Partnering Client Relationships With Integrity
• Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
• Strong Product Expertise & Value Generation to Clients
• Robust Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Estimating Software, & Other Relevant Technology

PrideStaff Hiring Requirements

• Must be 18+ Years Old
• Must be Willing to Submit to a Pre-Employment Background Check
• Must be Able to Provide Proof of Eligibility to Work in The U.S.

Enhance your career with a full-time job, with a great company, competitive wages, and let PrideStaff support you in your future employment endeavors. Your future starts with PrideStaff!

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $73,000.00 - $82,000.00