Building Material Estimator Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work for Golden Valley Supply?

51 Years of Excellence. Family-Owned. Future-Focused.

At Golden Valley Supply (GVS), we aren’t just distributing interior building materials—we are building lasting partnerships. For over five decades, our family-owned and operated company has thrived by blending a deeply rooted entrepreneurial spirit with an unwavering commitment to our clients.

Located in Golden Valley, MN, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products, creative problem-solving, and deep technical expertise. We move fast, deliver on time, and offer competitive pricing without ever sacrificing the relationships that got us here.

Our vision is simple: To be the absolute industry leader for interior building materials. We know we can only achieve that by investing in the industry's best talent. When you join GVS, you aren’t just an employee; you are a vital part of a half-century legacy of success.

What We Offer You:

We believe in rewarding hard work with a robust, competitive compensation and benefits package designed to take care of you and your family:

• Financial Peace of Mind: Competitive base pay with the potential for yearly bonuses based on performance.

• Comprehensive Health: Robust Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.

• Retirement Security: A structured 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time so you can recharge.

• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 8 paid holidays throughout the year to spend with loved ones.

Summary

The Commercial Building Material Estimator / Project Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, identifying new business opportunities within those accounts, material estimating and bidding projects, timely follow up on bids, and ensuring client satisfaction by proactively managing client needs to ultimately drive business success.

Expected base salary range of $73,000 to $82,000. This position is commission eligible and estimated total compensation package is higher than base salary range. These are estimates only and total variable compensation will fluctuate based on actual sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review bid requests to scope projects for material needs specified and shown on plans, working with general contractors and other project team members to provide solutions and material pricing
• Assess architectural plans and specifications to accurately estimate and bid project materials
• Provide complete, informative and accurate material estimates of specified products with detailed and informative summaries of any discrepancies and/or qualifications
• Identify opportunities for alternative material options, with timely submittal of substitution requests
• Resolve discrepancies through RFI’s and submit bids in advance of bid deadlines
• Create and provide supporting documentation, submittals and/or close out documentation
• Provide timely bid follow up, gathering detailed job tracking intelligence after each bid
• Track and analyze metrics on material estimating, sales volume and gross margin
• Project coordinate material procurement and delivery of materials as well as project manage project timeframes and communication with Clients
• Develop and foster deep client relationships through proactive, strategic touchpoints
• Regularly visit client accounts to bring value and maintain professional business relations
• Communicate strategically with clients on material bid requests, job follow up, market intelligence, and how to grow our business together
• Assist with walk-in, call-in, and other non-assigned client sales

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or higher, or equivalent material estimating/project coordinating experience
• Minimum of 3 years of material estimating/project coordinating/sales experience, preferably in a distribution, construction, or manufacturing environment
• Detailed material estimating and project management skills, with strong expertise with construction documents
• Strong understanding of construction management principles and practices
• Proactive, self-directed initiative with collaborative sales skills, flexibility, and a desire to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills, with the ability to prioritize
• Skilled in building rapport and growing positive, partnering client relationships with integrity
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal
• Strong product expertise and value generation to clients
• Robust working knowledge of Microsoft Office, estimating software, as well as other technology

If you're interested in this opportunity, we want to hear from you, apply today!

Golden Valley Supply (GVS) is a leading independent distributor of interior finish and specialty commercial building materials. Established in 1975, GVS is proud to be a nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with clients through innovative solutions and exceptional service.

Company Description

Golden Valley Supply (GVS) is a leading independent distributor of interior finish and specialty commercial building materials. Established in 1975, GVS is proud to be a nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), dedicated to fostering long-term relationships with clients through innovative solutions and exceptional service.