Estimating & Proposal Specialist

HTS•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Estimating & Proposal Specialist is responsible for job takeoff, which involves quantifying items from plans, specifications, and bid documents. This role also includes the selection and pricing of equipment and accessories for bids, preparing proposals, submittals, and design layouts for customers. The specialist will manage daily updates of project bids, review addendums, and coordinate bids between HTS TX departments for multi-department bid bundles. Developing bid strategies to ensure bid success, updating bid item status for summary reports, and following up with customers for job-related feedback are key responsibilities. Additionally, the role involves finding customer leads, coordinating bid timeframes, entering information into the HTS TX C.R.M. system, and setting up/attending lunch and learn and customer training events. A high level of accuracy, a pleasant phone demeanor, and courteous, helpful, and pleasant interactions are expected. The position requires a team player with a high level of organization and attention to detail. This job description does not imply that these are the exclusive duties; the position will follow other instructions and perform related duties as set forth by the team leader.

Requirements

Proficient in reading construction plans and specifications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent time management and task-driven with multiple concurrent projects.
Must be a team player.
Detailed oriented with a high level of organization.

Nice To Haves

On screen digital estimation software i.e. BlueBeam
Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel and Outlook
Adobe

Responsibilities

Perform job takeoff, quantifying items from plans, specs, and bid documents.
Select and price equipment and accessories for bids.
Prepare proposals, submittals, and design layouts for customers.
Update project bids daily and review addendums.
Coordinate bids between HTS TX departments for multi-department bid bundles.
Develop bid strategies to ensure bid success.
Update bid item status for bid summary reports.
Follow up with customers for job-related feedback.
Find customer leads and coordinate bid timeframes.
Enter information into the HTS TX C.R.M. system.
Set up and attend lunch and learn and customer training events.
Maintain a high level of accuracy.
Exhibit a pleasant phone tone and be courteous, helpful, and pleasant in all interactions.