Responsibilities Include:
– Analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documents to prepare bid packages outlining time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
– Evaluate, understand, and compare material quotes from multiple manufacturers.
– Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners, general contractors, and coworkers to complete proposals.
– Prepare, coordinate, and track RFIs and addendums.
– Attend weekly internal meetings.
– Consistently follow up on submitted bids and budgets with Architect and/or Construction Manager to close business.
– Maintain and continuing education on product knowledge of current and prospective vendors and/or manufacturers.
– Develop and maintain relationships with local general contractors and end-users.
– Assist in preparation of bid form and other project specific bid solicitation information as required.
– Assist in quantity take-offs and pricing effort for pre-construction estimates.
– Track data from vendors for both contact and cost information.
– Assist in maintaining the flow of project information and documentation during the bidding process until handing over to project management team.
Necessary Attributes:
– Familiarity with glazing systems: aluminum storefront, curtain wall, windows, and various other systems, and the processes to fabricate and install.
– Proficient in MS office suite (i.e.: Outlook, Word, Excel)
– Excellent, professional oral and written communication skills.
– Self-starter who is highly motivated to succeed.
– Detail Oriented
– Value and display integrity, tenacity, and responsibility.
– Able to work under pressure, multi-task, and prioritize to meet schedule deadlines and company goals.
– Personable team player with those both inside and outside the company.
– Confidence to partner with supervisors and peers to learn and develop skills and knowledge.
– Excellent organizational skills to manage the many elements necessary for successful construction.
