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Sales/ Project Manager

Employer:	The Western Construction Group
Job Location:	Boston , MA
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Industry Type:	Specialty Contractors
Job Description:	Description: Are you looking for an organization that offers variety of work and challenging assignments in the fast-paced construction environment? Brisk Waterproofing Co. (Member Company of Western Construction Group) is for you. We maintain a superior reputation in the field of masonry and concrete restoration, which allows each employee to interface directly with owners on 50+ projects per year. Our clients consider us problem solvers in the maintenance and repair of the aging structure inventory. Western is committed to training its employees on industry best practices through an in-house program. You will be exposed to a variety of aspects of the project--Business Development, Estimating, Project Management and Closeout. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assist the Sales Department in the following tasks: 1. Meet sales objectives by developing accurate and timely estimates. 2. Keep sales cost in line with budget. 3. Participate in available product and industry seminars and training sessions to increase individual effectiveness. 4. Develop concise and accurate proposals which clearly define job content, scope, and quality standards. 5. Ensure the quality of cost estimates by communicating with appropriate branch personnel to determine the most effective procedures (costs, scheduling, methods, etc.) to successfully complete a project. 6. Follow up with the customer based upon needs (i.e., proposal, installation, future business). 7. Promote Western’s Product/Service to new and existing customers according to Branch business plan. 8. Be responsible that ethical business conduct is maintained within the operation. 9. Prepare shop drawings and submittals. 10. Solicit pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, etc. 11. Build and maintain customer relationships by proactive bidding and identifying alternative methods. 12. Manage all aspects of project to include personnel and materials. 13. Write prime and subcontracts. 14. Secure bonds required for projects. 15. Prepare monthly billings, assist in collections. 16. Prepare quarterly sales forecasts. REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least 5 years sales and/or project management experience in commercial construction. • Must have at least 5 years commercial estimating experience in concrete and/or masonry • High school diploma or equivalent. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. • General construction experience in the general contracting industry • Hands-on experience in production/sales in the concrete & masonry repair industry(s) • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Company Description:	The Western Group, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, is the nation's largest specialty contractor in the areas of masonry and concrete restoration and new construction preventive waterproofing. The company was founded in 1915 by George Bishop, Sr. and Ben Many. The company is privately held by the Bishop family. The Western Group is composed of six member companies; Western Waterproofing Company, Inc., Western Waterproofing Company of America, Inc., Brisk Waterproofing Company, Harry S. Peterson, Inc., H.S. Peterson Co. and Western Restoration and Waterproofing. To date, the Corporation has over thirty-six offices nationwide. It employs more than 1,000 salaried and hourly employees. * Founded in St. Louis in 1915 * Family-owned and operated for three generations * Ranked among the top 100 specialty contractors in the U.S. * Over $100 million in annual revenue for each of the past 10 years * Over the past decade, our job safety record has been far better than the national average * Surveys indicate nearly 100% of our customers would choose us again * As the nation's largest specialty contractor in the field of masonry restoration, we've been entrusted with restoring many of the nation�??s landmarks