Project Management / Estimator

Project Management / Estimator

Over a Half-Century of Safely Moving People MoboTrex has been committed to advancing traffic management solutions since 1969. Our founders recognized the importance of smart mobility and its critical role in shaping the future of cities and economies.

As a leader in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), we manufacture traffic signals, traffic control cabinets, intersection control hardware and software, and specialty products. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with additional locations in Pflugerville, TX; Powhatan, VA; and Volo, IL, we proudly serve customers nationwide with innovative and reliable mobility solutions.

Every day, we fulfill our promise of being your trusted traffic and mobility experts.

Primary Objective : The Project Management / Estimator serves as the primary customer contact for pricing and project management within an assigned territory. Customers include both DOT agencies and independent contractors. The role is responsible for leading all pricing communications with customers, primarily through the agency bid letting process, but also for annual maintenance projects and ad hoc pricing requests. Working closely with the Regional Sales Manager, the Project Management / Estimator's primary goal is to maximize sales revenue and gross profit within their territory (e.g., by state). A secondary goal is to build trust and long-term relationships with customers by providing ongoing product and service solutions, positioning the company as the preferred provider in the market. Depending on the territory, this role may manage 2550 customers (both agencies and contractors) and will occasionally travel for face-to-face meetings to strengthen relationships. Note : The territory that this role will be responsible for is the Mountain Region which include the states of CO., NM., UT., and WY. This is a Remote position with the preferred state residence of CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Manage the bid letting process within the territory :

• Review letting bulletins and select / order projects for bidding
• Review and organize plans and specifications
• Coordinate application engineering needs
• Prepare and submit quotes that meet company guidelines for gross margin and order structure
• Assemble and review supporting documentation (e.g., tax exemption certificates, purchase orders, bonding documents, cut sheets, certifications)
• Create project management plans as required
• Provide follow-up customer contact to close out the bid process

Create accurate quotes and sales orders to ensure efficient order fulfillment

Negotiate pricing with vendors when appropriate

Advise customers on products and solutions to best meet their needs

Apply company project management standards and best practices

Maintain proficiency in CSI tools and processes

Analyze and report bid tab results

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products, industry trends, and competitors

Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned in support of business objectives

Qualifications Education & Experience Four year college degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressive industry or technical product sales experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); familiarity with ERP systems and project management software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to interpret technical specifications and financial data. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building long-term customer relationships. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple bids / projects simultaneously. Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, and sound decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the employee may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Why Work for Us Join an industry leader with over 50 years of proven success. Work on cutting-edge technology that shapes the future of smart mobility. Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to safety, innovation, and quality. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.