Entry Level Business Development & Job Costing

LB Contract Supply; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Paid time off

Relocation bonus

Job summary

LB Contract Supply in Carrollton, TX is seeking an entry level Business Development and Job Costing professional to build relationships with general contractors and clients while learning to read plans and create estimates under senior guidance.

You will split time between in-office activities and field visits, growing toward senior roles in business development or estimating as you gain experience in shades, blinds, acoustics, and interior finishes projects.

Qualifications

• Interest in construction or sales with no prior estimating experience required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for client facing work.
• Self-motivation, organization, and follow-through in a busy field-office environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and Excel.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client visits.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on bids with general contractors and clients to track status and win work.
• Visit clients and offices to build relationships and identify opportunities.
• Identify new contractors and developers for potential projects.
• Promote our full range of products and bundle scopes where possible.
• Attend job walks and prebid meetings as assigned.
• Gather market pricing feedback and report to the team.
• Maintain an organized schedule and log of client activity.

Skills

Interest in construction

Strong communication skills

Self motivated

Microsoft Office

Valid driver's license

Bluebeam familiarity

CRM software familiarity

Education

Construction management or business coursework

Tools

Bluebeam

CRM software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus

Entry Level Business Development and Job Costing

LB Contract Supply | Carrollton, TX

About Us

LB Contract Supply is a commercial window treatment, acoustic, and interior finishes contractor serving general contractors, developers, and owners across the DFW area. Our scopes include manual and motorized shades, blinds, acoustic panels and ceilings, glass, and specialty interior finishes on tenant improvement, office, healthcare, multifamily, and residential projects.

The Role

This is primarily a business development position with estimating responsibilities. Most of your time will go to building relationships with general contractors and clients, following up on bids, and finding new opportunities for the company. The rest will be spent learning to read plans, review scope, and prepare estimates under the guidance of our senior estimators. The role combines in office days with time in the field visiting clients and jobsites. It suits someone who wants to learn the construction side of the business from the ground up and grow into a senior business development or estimating role.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Follow up on submitted bids with general contractors and clients to track status and win work
• Make regular client visits and office stops to build relationships with new and existing customers
• Identify new general contractors, tenant improvement contractors, multifamily developers, and residential opportunities
• Promote our full range of products and services to existing customers and bundle scopes where possible
• Attend job walks and prebid meetings as assigned
• Gather pricing feedback and competitive information from the market and report it back to the team
• Maintain an organized schedule and log of client activity, and report on it weekly

Estimating Responsibilities

• Pre review bid invitations, plans, and specifications to identify our scopes and flag opportunities worth pursuing
• Perform quantity takeoffs for shades, blinds, and acoustic scopes as training progresses
• Learn vendor pricing portals, markups, and proposal preparation
• Assist senior estimators with bid preparation and submittals as needed
• Work toward handling smaller bids start to finish

Qualifications

• Interest in construction, sales, or both; no prior estimating experience required
• Strong communication skills and comfort meeting people face to face
• Self motivated and organized, with consistent follow through
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and Excel
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client visits
• Construction management, business, or related coursework is a plus
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, plan reading, or CRM software is a plus

Growth and Training

• Hands on training with experienced estimators and project managers
• Exposure to every stage of a commercial project, from bid to installation
• Clear path to advancement in business development or estimating