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General Summary of Responsibilities: 

  • Develops cost estimates for the bidding process
  • Professionally manages the sales process on bid projects
  • Establishes and nurtures customer relations
  • Work with Lakelands' Corporate Values in mind

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:

  • Estimates material, labor and freight for construction projects identified as good bidding opportunities
  • Works with Operations Manager and Engineering in regards to form costs and labor costs on special projects
  • Generates estimates and proposals for selected projects
  • Obtains bidders lists for projects that have been scoped and estimated
  • Actively pursues bid projects with timely follow up and awareness of project status
  • Tends to and assists walk-in customers with project and product inquiries
  • Assumes the role of Project Manager for (minor) projects that have been awarded to Lakelands and performs the following tasks for those (minor) projects:
    • Serves as the contact person between the customer, engineering and operations
    • Ensures that specifications and expectations are met
    • Works with Engineering/Drafting to ensure that drawings are submitted in timely manner and project benchmark dates are met
    • Documents all phone and verbal communications related to projects
    • Maintains project files in an accessible and well-organized manner
    • Advises the Operations Manager of the development of circumstances leading to potential change orders or added costs
    • Works with the Operations Manager and the Shipping Manager, to ensure that delivery of the finished product is coordinated with the General Contractor's erection schedule
  • Serves as a role model for employees with regard to attendance, timeliness, loyalty, mutual respect, and support for organizational teamwork and continuous process improvement.
  • Work ethic reflects Lakelands Core Values of Quality, Teamwork, Commitment, Honesty and Efficiency

Experience Required:

  • Ability to read and understand written instructions, notices, handbooks, and government regulations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written ideas and observations in an understandable manner.
  • Ability to read and understand construction documents and plans.
  • Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, as well as calculate percentages, area, circumference, periphery, and volume.
  • Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to organize and maintain records in an understandable and easily retrievable manner.
  • Must have solid time management and prioritization skills.
  • Must be an enthusiastic, proactive, accountable, team player
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word and Outlook

Education:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must have work experience in a construction or structural engineering related field