Sales Project Manager

Position Purpose

This position will be responsible for preparing bids/proposals and project management for contracted commercial (e.g., multifamily) projects. During the bidding phase, the Sales & Project Manager will work to optimize bid activity measured by awarded contract value and win rate. As part of the contract execution phase, the Sales & Project Manager will deliver a superior customer experience and the expected project profitability.

Highly ambitious candidates that are team players, seek excellence in all they do, and are enthusiastic about being part of a growing business are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Market Development

• Maximize opportunities and projects assigned by the company and bid the project on time and inclusive of the most recent price schedule requirements.
• Demonstrate strong communication, relationship building and collaboration with General Contractors through ongoing contact throughout the bid process.
• Follow bid stewardship by effectively and consistently utilization of Smartsheet tracking. Keep project status and all other relevant fields updated on a real-time basis.
• Utilize all sales and project opportunities to maximize sales relationships.
• Stay on-top-off product and market trends as well as GC changes.

Project Bidding

• Review architectural specifications and plans to make product recommendations
• Collaborate and communicate with suppliers to secure project pricing
• Develop and submit formal bids, communicate the value proposition, and follow up in a timely manner

Contract Review & Project Management

• Review awarded contracts in detail to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Create project submittals (e.g., shop drawings) per contract requirements
• Coordinate scheduled deliveries with DDI Operations
• Coordinate job site activity and monitor job site progress
• Complete all project documentation, continuously updating for accuracy
• Professionally resolve all issues that may arise with the project
• Closely monitor project costs and overall contract profitability
• Manage multiple projects while managing project budgets and timelines

Other

• Identify workflow and process improvement ideas
• Support teammates in the ultimate pursuit of a successful project and superior customer experience

Required Skills and Responsibilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 5+ years commercial construction or project management experience
• Kitchen & bath design experience is a plus
• 2020 Design software experience is a plus
• Residential cabinetry sales and project management experience
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated skills in organizing and evaluating information and proactively finding solutions for construction projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to relay highly detailed information across multiple parties
• Forward thinking with a process improvement mindset

This position may be based in either our Eagan, Minnesota or Madison, Wisconsin