Strategic Bid Estimator & Project Manager

Donegal Construction Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cell phone

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Donegal Construction NY is seeking an Estimator/PM to evaluate bid opportunities, review plans, prepare quote packages and coordinate projects from origination to scheduling and invoicing. You will partner with senior estimators/PMs and cross‑functional teams to drive profitable bids.

The role emphasizes market awareness, pricing strategies, and disciplined estimating with margin targets while maintaining CRM/ERP records and supporting contract review and VE opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating and bidding within construction.
• Ability to review plans and specs to develop accurate bids.
• Familiarity with CRM and ERP data entry and project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, vendors and partners to support a healthy bid pipeline.
• Identify and respond to bid opportunities within assigned markets.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Estimating/PM roles to understand estimating processes and improve autonomy.
• Analyze market conditions, cost drivers and historical pricing to craft bid strategies.
• Prepare and manage bids using standardized estimating methods, review plans and specifications, and ensure margins meet targets.
• Issue and track quote packages, maintain bid records, and follow up with customers through the pursuit lifecycle.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities to improve competitiveness and profitability.
• Review customer contracts and subcontracts in coordination with leadership.
• Maintain CRM/ERP activities and coordinate with Operations for scheduling and execution.
• Visit job sites as needed to support execution and change management.

Skills

Bid management

Relationship building

Estimating process

Pricing strategy

CRM/ERP familiarity

Tools

Salesforce

ERP systems

Job description

Donegal Construction NY is seeking an Estimator/PM to evaluate bid opportunities, review plans, prepare quote packages and coordinate projects from origination to scheduling and invoicing. You will partner with senior estimators/PMs and cross‑functional teams to drive profitable bids.

The role emphasizes market awareness, pricing strategies, and disciplined estimating with margin targets while maintaining CRM/ERP records and supporting contract review and VE opportunities.