Employment Opportunities

Qualifications

Skills essential to success in this position include: No less than two years of recent experience in a similar general contractor environment, preferably working directly in estimating and/or project management of fencing and site amenities projects; Understanding of the bid process; Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills; Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail. The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include: Strong computer skills; proficient with applications such as Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam, ProCore; Previous fence and site amenities field experience preferred; Solid understanding of chain-link fence and site amenities installation processes including the types of equipment and materials used to complete this scope of work; Understanding of establishment periods, punch lists, close outs, and warranty periods; Experience reading construction plans and specifications and ability to accurately build, visualize and anticipate a project from start to finish on paper based off information given; An understanding of productivity issues and apply standard unit man and equipment hours to fit the work being bid; An understanding of the Low Bid process used within the state of Minnesota and beyond; Ability to complete a thorough vendor solicitation process, analyze and select quality suppliers and subcontractors to ensure a successful bid and eventually a successful project; Ability to focus on generating reliable estimates based on historical costs and information; Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors, or competitors.

Peterson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.