Project Pursuit Manager

George E. Booth Co.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

PTO

401(k) matching

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The George E. Booth Co., LLC in Indiana is seeking a Project Pursuit Manager to identify, pursue, and secure high-value projects across IN, OH, and KY. This full-time role blends project management with strategic business development and requires travel.

You will lead pursuit strategies, manage client meetings, draft estimates, and collaborate with sales and operations to win bids while navigating fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or 3-5 years' work experience in a similar field/industry.
• Project Pursuit and project development skills.
• 3+ years of successful experience working with asales team or rep organization.
• Direct sales experience within a comparable industry.
• Valid Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Spearheading the identification and pursuit of lucrative projects.
• Orchestrating negotiations to successful closure.
• Crafting and implementing innovative project pursuit strategies.
• Drive planning and approach for curation/development of pursuit projects and resources aligned with current leadership sales strategies.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and cost using appropriate verification techniques.
• Participate in select client sales meetings and proposal writing process.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Participate in owner contract negotiations.
• Assist with and/or manage design aspects of assigned projects.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risk.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Provide accurate forecasting using available resources and tools.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Negotiation

Client relationships

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

The George E. Booth Co.,LLCis a major distributor of process instrumentation products and valves,and related services to customers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, andTennessee.Check out our website at www.gebooth.com to learn more aboutour company values, industries, and products.

Are you a dynamic professional with apassion for strategic project management? We're on the hunt for our nextfull-time visionary Project Pursuit Manager to join our project acquisition anddevelopment team. This team member will travel within IN, OH and KY.

Role Overview:

Asour Project Pursuit Manager, you'll be the driving force behind identifying,pursuing, and securing high-value projects. This pivotal role demands a uniqueblend of project management expertise and strategic acumen. Your ability toblend progressive thinking with practical execution will be crucial in thisrole. You'll be expected to lead key projects, ensuring a laser-focusedapproach that aligns with our organizational strategy and translates intoactionable plans.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Spearheading the identification and pursuit oflucrative projects
• Orchestrating negotiations to successful closure
• Crafting and implementing innovative projectpursuit strategies

The IdealCandidate:

• Navigate the complexities of front-end projectacquisition with finesse
• Efficiently assess and establish technical needsand scope requirements
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationshipswith key accounts
• Proven track record in project management andbusiness development
• Exceptional negotiation andrelationship-building skills
• Strategic mindset with a talent for identifyingand capitalizing on opportunities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment
• Technical mindset with ability to quickly learnour products

EssentialFunctions:

• Drive planning and approach forcuration/development of pursuit projects and resources aligned with currentleadership sales strategies
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor andtrack progress
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, andcost using appropriate verification techniques
• Participate in select client sales meetings andproposal writing process
• Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates
• Participate in owner contract negotiations
• Assist with and/or manage design aspects ofassigned projects
• Perform risk management to minimize project risk
• Create and maintain comprehensive projectdocumentation
• Provide accurate forecasting using availableresources and tools

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Willingness to Learn
• Communication Proficiency
• Decision-Making Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Design Insight
• Organization Skills
• Business Acumen
• Relationship Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Collaboration

Work Environmentand Physical Demands:

• Standard office setting with computer and phoneworkstation
• May require standing, walking, or mobilitythroughout facility and customer sites
• Extended periods of sitting at a computerworkstation
• Close and distance vision, color vision,peripheral vision, depth perception required

Position Type andTravel:

• Full-time position (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to5:00 p.m.)
• Occasional evening and weekend work as required
• Up to 30% travel

RequiredQualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or 3-5 years'work experience in a similar field/industry
• Project Pursuit and project development skills
• 3+ years of successful experience working with asales team or rep organization
• Direct sales experience within a comparableindustry
• Valid DriveLicense

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of projectacquisition and management. If you're ready to make your mark and driveinnovation, we want to hear from you!

Full benefitspackage starting on day one, competitive compensation, PTO and matching 401(k).