JOB POSTING WINDOW:
There is 1 Estimator/PM job opening, and this opportunity will be posted until July 15, 2026, unless extended due to not being filled or a change in business needs.
COMPENSATION PACAKGE: Annual Base Salary of $85,000 - $100,000 plus 12.5% Discretionary Bonus
BENEFIT PACKAGE: In addition to a competitive compensation package, we are pleased to provide our employees with a wide range of competitive benefits that are a vital part of total compensation. A company-issued vehicle, cell phone, and/or equivalent allowance will be provided. Employees have the flexibility to select the coverage that best meets their needs including subsidized medical, dental and vision coverage, company-funded health reimbursements accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, a 401k plan that includes a fantastic company match, company paid short/long term disability and life insurance, along with optional additional benefits to protect our employee’s personal financial health.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is assigned to our Donegal Construction NY location and is responsible for monitoring and evaluating bid opportunities, reviewing project specifications, preparing quote packages, and coordinating engaged projects from origination to scheduling, execution, and invoicing. Partner with senior level Estimators/PMs as applicable.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and partners to support a consistent pipeline of prospective and awarded work.
- As assigned, proactively identify, solicit, and respond to public and private bid opportunities within the assigned geographic markets.
- Partner with Business Development Representative and Estimator/PM role to gain understanding of estimating/bidding process/cycle to eventually operate independently and with a higher degree of autonomy.
- Gain understanding of market conditions, competitor positioning, cost drivers (including inflationary impacts), and historical unit pricing to develop proper bid strategies.
- Prepare and manage bids using a standardized and disciplined estimating approach, including:
- Thorough review of plans, specifications, scope, production rates, risks, and profitability assumptions.
- Appropriate pass‑through of price increases as market conditions allow.
- Strict adherence to service‑line gross margin targets and avoidance of low‑margin volume.
- Participation in formal bid reviews and escalation when pricing falls below established thresholds.
- Accountability for actual project gross margins trending within 5% of estimate.
- Prepare, issue, and track quote packages; maintain organized bid records and proactively follow up with customers throughout the pursuit process.
- Identify and implement value‑engineering opportunities that improve competitiveness, profitability, or project execution without compromising quality or scope; support VE approvals pre‑ and post‑award.
- Review customer contracts and subcontracts and determine required actions in coordination with leadership.
- Maintain accurate and timely customer, opportunity, and bid activity within the Company’s CRM system.
- Coordinate with Operations Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to schedule, plan, and execute projects; leverage administrative resources as appropriate to support scheduling and coordination.
- As requested, visit job sites as needed to engage with customers and contractors; support execution‑phase change management, scope adjustments, and value‑added solutions.
- Monitor job performance and progress; investigate and address variances exceeding established thresholds through root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Maintain professional communication with customers, inspectors, internal teams, and other stakeholders from project award through closeout.
- Proactively supports the estimating and operations teams with a variety of administrative support tasks.
- Estimating administration, contract terms, job set up, billing/invoicing and related inquiries, change orders, Salesforce entries, ERP entries, compliance, timekeeping administration, supporting documentation, etc.
- Demonstrate continuous commitment to quality by evaluating processes, recommending improvements, and implementing changes to enhance outcomes.
- Stay abreast of market conditions, competitor pricing, economic conditions (including supply chain) and other macro factors. Attend industry related events and leverage business development opportunities.
- Partner with Donegal PA members to ensure