Proposals and Estimating Associate

ConeTec Group; Prince George; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

RRSP

Dental plan

Vision care

Long term disability

Life insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Geotech Drilling, part of the ConeTec Group, is seeking a Proposals and Estimating Associate to manage proposals and estimates for geotechnical and exploration drilling projects. You will be the primary liaison with clients, coordinate with business development and technical teams, and help grow the sales pipeline.

The role emphasizes preparing accurate quotes, tracking activity, and ensuring timely communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field is an asset.
• Experience with proposals, estimates & work plans is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is an asset.
• Experience in drilling industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical and exploration drilling projects with the sales team.
• Track and report on sales activity, maintaining records of leads and opportunities.
• Serve as the primary contact for daily client communications and foster strong relationships.
• Proactively generate new leads via cold calls and outreach to build a robust pipeline.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Communication

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Company: Geotech Drilling

A proud member of the ConeTec Group.

Proposals and Estimating Associate

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, BC, Airdrie, and Leduc, AB. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage project pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada's largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec. As part of our integrated team, you'll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us

We are seeking a highly motivated Proposals and Estimating Associate (PEA) to join our team at Geotech Drilling, a leading geotechnical and exploration drilling company. The ideal candidate will handle day-to-day client interactions, generating proposals and estimates, and identifying new leads. You will work closely with our business development and technical teams to ensure client satisfaction and support our growth. Conference attendance is only required on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities

Detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and deliver proposals and cost estimates for geotechnical and exploration drilling projects, working closely with the sales team to ensure accuracy.
• Track and report on sales activity, maintaining accurate records of interactions, leads, and opportunities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for daily client communications, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and fostering strong relationships.
• Proactively reach out to potential clients via cold calls and other lead generation strategies to build and maintain a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.

• Works with internal teams to ensure that prerequisites (i.e., MSA's, ISN, other pre-qualifications or getting on a vendor list) are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures all administrative requirements are completed on time, and appropriate documentation sent to the appropriate department for filing or follow-up (i.e., time sheets, business development tracking sheets, progress reports, etc.).

• Conduct timely follow-ups with clients to close sales, confirm project details, and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Work with the internal team to ensure the smooth transition of client accounts from sales to execution.

• Completes other duties as required (i.e., this position requires a high degree of flexibility and from time to time may require additional duties to be completed outside the daily role described above).
• Operates within Geotech's communities with the highest sense of integrity and social responsibility, and complies with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Development and tracking of customer satisfaction metrics, including the measurement of customer satisfaction post project completion.
• Other responsibilities to support the Sales & Business Development group as instructed by the Director.

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Microsoft Business Central Dynamics 365 experience is considered an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field considered an asset.
• Experience in the drilling industry considered a strong asset.
• Experience with proposals, estimates & work plans considered an asset.
• Experience in business related to customer service or related field considered an asset.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Works well under pressure and performs well within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Confident and able to maintain professional dialogue in busy networking settings.

Hours of Work

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, 30-minute lunch. Schedule is flexible to accommodate personal and professional commitments.

Wages and Benefits

$28.00 - $38.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Extended health benefits, RRSP, dental, vision care, long term disability and life insurance offered from start of employment.

Career growth, development, and continuous learning opportunities.