Estimating & Proposal Lead – Fiber Construction

Position:Wolf Line Construction is looking for a dedicated Estimating & Proposal Lead – Fiber Construction to work with and support the Business Development team in the Charleston, South Carolina Office. This position is responsible for leading the responses to all RFP's, RFI's, and pre-qualifications.Job Duties/Responsibilities:Oversee all aspects of proposal preparations, ensuring quality, and timely submittal.Communicate, collaborate, and track deadlines for project submittals and follow through with the project team to completionQuarterback the team through all proposal activitiesReview and understand the details and submittal requirements for proposalMaintain tracking spreadsheet of all bid information and report weekly during bid reviews with staffCommunicate with management team during the procurement process to ensure requirements are being met accuratelyCommunicate and coordinate with project team regarding upcoming projects, pre-bid meetings and bid submittalsCoordinate incoming bid requests and team assignments for bid preparation and track to completionResponsible for the organization and final presentation of bid documents.Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations and industry standardsConduct post-bid analysis and debrief sessions to identify areas of improvement and implement lessons learned for future bidsContinuously refine and improve bid-processes, templates, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectivenessStay updated on industry trends, market insights and emerging best practices in bid managementContact suppliers/vendors for pricing on proposals, including maintaining a network of trusted subcontract vendorsAdditional duties as requestedQualifications:Construction industry experience and knowledge required; Utility Construction Services preferredBid Proposal experience requiredSuperb written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsPrevious bid /estimating roles in a fast-paced construction environment,Military experience may be considered in place of job experience.Ability to work on a team and be able to communicate, follow directions and help others as neededDependable and possess ability to adhere to daily work scheduleCommunicate and interact with internal employees, colleagues, and clients in a professional and timely mannerProven business and excellent technical writing skillsExcellent computer skills beyond basic Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelAbility to work and think independently to prioritize work to meet deadlinesHigh school diploma or GEDTravel to different job sites as required throughout the USAEducation:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, required; OR two (2) or more years of experience in one or more of the following: proposal related, writing, marketing and communications, project management, or sales experience with a high school diploma or GED, required