Sales Pre-Construction Estimator at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Rapid City, South Dakota

Job Description:

*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
The Sales and Pre-construction Estimator is responsible for contracting profitable work. Building and maintaining relationships with new and established accounts. The Sales and Pre-construction Estimator must also continue selling to existing accounts within the region of focus that aligns with the role and the company's goals.
*Salary Range: $40K-$70K (Depending on Experience)*
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities:* 

* Understands construction fundamentals while being able to read and comprehend construction documents.
* Perform tasks such as downloading documents, setting up folders, completing Excel and Word documents.
* Works closely with other sales staff to complete estimates efficiently and accurately.
* Data entry for companywide job tracking purposes.
* Responsible for preliminary system layout and design for estimating of projects.
* Communication with AHJ or other governing agencies.
* Responsible for writing and submitting RFIs during the bidding phase of the project.
* Attendance of RFP sales meetings as mandated by manager.
* Responsible for code research related to projects as required.
* Review and monitor online plan room services for future project opportunities.
* Complete and maintain contractor and owner pre-qualification forms as required.
* Manage project portal websites.
* Attend Trade Shows as needed. This requires setting up the booth, breaking the booth down and being available during the Trade Show for questions.
* Meet with clients.
* Works with operations team to convey the project details to the design, project management and installation teams assisting as needed to ensure the project's success.
* Meets with the design, project management and installation teams at the completion of projects to access what worked and didn't work to share with others on the sales and pre-construction team.
* Implements gained knowledge from past projects on future projects to ensure continued success.
* Occasional to moderate domestic travel as required.
* Establish and maintain a continuing positive relationship with new and existing accounts.
* Monitors set goals throughout the year for assigned territory.
* Identify and analyze customer preferences to properly direct sales efforts.
* Provide regular feedback and reports regarding performance.
* Acts as a company representative with potential customers and clients.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*Education/Qualification:*  

* Construction management, business or engineering degree preferred or
* Drafting/ trade school degree or certificate preferred or
* Previous construction trades experience.
*Other Duties:*
* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
* Performs other duties as assigned
*Physical Requirements:*
* This position may encounter light lifting of materials for delivery.
* Onsite demands would require walking and standing for long periods of time, climbing and descending ladders/steps.
*Benefits and Perks:*

* Excellent pay

* Medical, dental, vision

* Company paid life insurance

* Company paid short term disability

* 401K with employer match

* Paid vacation and company holidays

* Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer