Estimator

Pal-Con, Ltd; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Pal-Con, Ltd. is urgently seeking a skilled Estimator/Bid Coordinator to join our team. Our Estimator/Bid Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the beginning-to-end bid submission process, ensuring the successful, timely submission of accurate competitive proposals that meet the clients' requirements to secure new business opportunities and maintain existing business relationships.

Duties

1. Client point of contact; respond to requests for proposals; implement bid strategies to meet business objectives.
2. Coordinate site visits; coordinate and lead proposal-related meetings.
3. Manage the bid qualification process for new opportunities.
4. Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information for bids.
5. Oversee proposal production, review, and edit proposal content to ensure accuracy and compliance with requirements.
6. Conduct market research to support bid decisions, as necessary.
7. Track submissions; utilize software tools for efficient client and bid management.
8. Negotiate with clients on pricing and contract terms.
9. Drive strategic planning for successful bid submissions.
10. Utilize CRM tools for bid tracking.

Skills

1. Strong customer relationship management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented.
2. Experience in metal fabrication, compressor station equipment, sales, business development, and market analysis.
3. Proficiency in bid management tools; familiarity with CRM systems.
4. Ability to negotiate effectively and strategically.
5. Excellent project management capabilities; able to meet deadlines; flexible; detailed follow-through.
6. Dependable; committed to the team.

This position is not remote; ability to commute or relocate to the Stephenville, Texas, area is required; limited travel may be required. This position requires proposal creation and submission experience along with account management and business development experience; CRM software experience (HubSpot) is a plus. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits which includes 100 percent company-paid medical insurance with prescription coverage and $100,000 life insurance. This position reports directly to C-level management.