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Commerical construction company that operates in custom millwork is looking for a person to seek out projects and gather information from clients to accurately quote projects. Manage several projects at the same time from beginning to end – Initiating Shop Drawings, Ordering Material, Scheduling as well as provide customer service to current and past clients.

Duties and Responsibilities includes the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Seek out new projects to bid. Either by taking incoming calls from contractors, meeting with contractors/home owners, or finding projects to quote on bidding websites. Commercial and residential.
• Must be able to multi-task by dealing with several customers at ne time as well as bidding new projects. Organization skills helps as well.
• Sense of urgency to perform in the position. Must be goal-oriented.
• Gather information from client or potential clients to accurately design and quote project.
• Have the ability to read blueprints.
• Ensure quote/bid meets business operating goals and profit margins by gathering quotes from suppliers and accurately estimating labor to perform project.
• Maintains necessary records of quotes to provide information for accurate product costing and reference. Includes using FunctionFox to track the progress of the project.
• Work closely with suppliers to verify purchased item specifications, quality, and quantity provided.
• Work with Drafter and Production team to make sure product is properly made to meet specifications.
• Understanding of door hardware and reading a door schedule for commercial projects.
• Prepare work orders before allowing projects to be manufactured.
• Assist with billing projects by keeping accurate records of any changes to the project.
• Make sure all projects are completed by due date and ensure the project is finished within customer expectation.
• Needed computer skills: Excel, Outlook (e-mail), Word, CRM system

Requirements: Candidates should have 3 - 5+ years of experience as a contractor installing windows and doors or working currently as a Estimator / Project Manager. Sales experience is beneficial. Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, possess good communication skills, have the ability to read blue prints, retain computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook), and knowledge of drafting would be helpful.