Strategic Estimating & Proposals Leader

Tarsco Bolted Tank, a TF Warren Company; Goodman (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarsco Bolted Tank, a TF Warren Company, is seeking an Estimating & Proposals Supervisor in Goodman, MO to lead its estimating and proposal coordination functions. The role interfaces with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Leadership to ensure competitive, accurate, and timely bid deliverables.

The position requires 5+ years in estimating/proposal development and 3+ years in leadership, with ERP/CRM experience and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating, proposal development, project coordination or related industry experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in tanks, structural steel, coatings, industrial construction, manufacturing, fabrication or related industry experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, contracts and customer requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems, CRM platforms, proposal management tools and Microsoft 365 applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Estimating and Proposal Coordination functions, including workload planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Estimators and Proposal Coordinators through structured training, mentoring, performance evaluations, and career development planning.
• Monitor department workload and the proposal pipeline to ensure customer deadlines and internal priorities are achieved.
• Establish departmental objectives, key performance indicators, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the proposal development process from RFQ receipt through final submission and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Coordinate required inputs from internal stakeholders to ensure accurate scope definition and risk identification.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Proposal development

Communication

Problem solving

Excel

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management or related field preferred

Tools

ERP systems

CRM platforms

Proposal management tools

Job description

Tarsco Bolted Tank, a TF Warren Company, is seeking an Estimating & Proposals Supervisor in Goodman, MO to lead its estimating and proposal coordination functions. The role interfaces with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Leadership to ensure competitive, accurate, and timely bid deliverables.

The position requires 5+ years in estimating/proposal development and 3+ years in leadership, with ERP/CRM experience and advanced Excel skills.