Assistant Project Manager / Estimator

OGD Equipment Company LLC•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

OGD Equipment is the commercial new construction division of OGD, an overhead door and dock equipment company that began in Texas in 2011. Since 2012, OGD Equipment has partnered with general contractors, developers, and architects to supply and install commercial doors and dock systems. Its products include overhead sectional doors, rolling steel and fire doors, high-speed doors, loading dock equipment, HVLS fans, and cold storage equipment, for projects ranging from retail and auto dealerships to schools and large distribution centers. The Assistant Project Manager / Estimator supports the growth and delivery of OGD Equipment’s commercial new construction business. Working alongside a Senior Project Manager, the role spends approximately 80% of its time on estimating and business development support—including identifying projects, preparing takeoffs and pricing, and following up on bids—and approximately 20% managing awarded projects from procurement through closeout. Success is measured by bid volume and accuracy, conversion of quotes to awarded work, and on-time, on-budget project delivery. The position is intended as a learning role, with a goal of progressing to Project Manager within 18 to 36 months, when the employee will carry their own bookings and gross margin target.

Requirements

At least 1 to 2 years of full-time work experience in any industry; examples include the trades, military, customer-facing roles, or construction-related work.
A record of reliability, showing up ready to work, and following through on commitments.
Ability to read construction plans and specifications, or a strong drive to learn quickly.
Strong aptitude for building relationships and interest in winning work through bidding.
Comfort working toward goals in a fast-paced, pipeline-driven environment.
Strong math, organization, communication, and follow-up skills.
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Construction sales, estimating, or project management experience.

Responsibilities

Pursue commercial project opportunities with general contractors, developers, and architects.
Scope overhead doors and dock equipment from plans and specifications and prepare competitive proposals.
Manage the bid pipeline by tracking quotes, following up consistently, and driving opportunities toward award.
Build lasting relationships that generate repeat and referral business.
Support takeoffs and pricing strategy, and negotiate scope and terms to win work while protecting margin.
Manage awarded projects from kickoff through final walkthrough and closeout, with guidance available from a Senior Project Manager.
Prepare and track submittals, including shop drawings, product data, and fire-rating documentation, through approval.
Release orders to manufacturers and manage lead times, deliveries, and site readiness.
Coordinate schedules and site requirements with general contractors and other trades, including dock pits and embeds before concrete pours.
Schedule and oversee installation crews and subcontractors, and visit jobsites to verify field conditions.
Track budgets, change orders, pay applications, and retainage, and flag issues early.
Maintain project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, punch lists, O&M manuals, and warranties, and report status to stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.