PM/Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Attend sales meetings to review bid statuses and receive new assignments.
• Promote the company through trade association functions and cultivate customer relations via various means such as meetings and outings.
• Prepare detailed, standardized quote letters and bids for prime bidders.
• Follow up on bids, contact customers to determine competitiveness, and analyze scope differences with competitors.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and addenda to determine the full scope of work.
• Anticipate job site working conditions such as working heights and difficulty of material installation, perform and review take-offs and pricing worksheets with the estimating team as required.
• Review and price RFI’s, RFP’s, and any new construction documents issued by the client promptly.
• Understand the technology and materials being used to understand and question requests coming from architects and contractors to evaluate what is reasonable or possible.
• Follow up on bids by contacting customers to determine the competitiveness of bids, analyze possible scope differences with competition, and determine customers' needs.
• Log all bid follow-up with customers in the Alpha Sales database, including bid tabs and scope of work included/excluded with other companies' bids.
• Confer or work directly with the Sales Manager to negotiate the price and scope of work included in the bid with the successful prime contractor.
• Upon the award of the contract, perform job file set-up according to the Procedure Manual.
• Negotiate prices and the scope of work with sales representatives. Perform job file set-ups upon bid awards, reviewing and verifying contract scope and conditions.
• Prepare and forward submittals to contractors for review and approval.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for management purposes, including planning, organizing, scheduling work, and discussing change orders.
• Confer with production teams to assess requirements regarding scheduling, manpower, materials, deliveries, and logistics.
• Collaborate with manufacturer representatives and contractors to resolve construction problems and improve methods.
• Research technology and materials to comprehend inquiries from architects and contractors.
• Conduct job site visits, attend meetings, and inspect work for progress, quality, and adherence to schedules.
• Interface with contractors or customers to address concerns and initiate timely documentation to prevent conflicts or delays.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other parties to resolve issues.
• Anticipate and address deviations from plans or schedules, minimizing risks by taking corrective action.
• Prepare reports on progress, materials, and site visits.
• Contribute to production meetings and assist in billing projections.
• Follow up with clients regarding unpaid invoices.
• Review job costing, evaluate quantities and production rates, and suggest areas for improvement in internal processes.
• Identify business development opportunities and sales projections.
• Submit reimbursement requests, mileage reports, and time-off requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial construction as a superintendent, project manager, or estimator.
• Division 7 experience is preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

• Occasional sitting and verbal communication or listening.
• Frequent manual dexterity is required.
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
• Lifting objects up to 10 lbs. regularly, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company Life Insurance.
• Bonus Program.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 401(K).
• Use of company tools and equipment.
• All PPE is provided.

About the Role

Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing is part of the Installed Building Products (IBP) family of companies. Integrity, knowledge, and excellent service—these aren't just words; they represent how Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing does business. Whatever your needs, you can trust us to offer high-quality products and services. Find your next career opportunity and join our team at Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing!