About the role
About Americrane Rentals
Americrane Rentals is a leading provider of crane rental, heavy haul, and rigging services, serving industrial and commercial clients throughout Texas. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction — delivering precision and professionalism on every project.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced
Estimator/Business Development Representative
to help expand our presence throughout the South Texas market.
Position Overview
The Estimator / Business Development Representative will be responsible for identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, performing site assessments, and preparing accurate project estimates and proposals. This individual will serve as a key resource for customers while working closely with operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
The ideal candidate has experience in industrial, commercial, mechanical, or construction environments and possesses a strong understanding of rigging operations, electrical systems, machinery installation, and project estimating.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Actively and consistently contact and manage leads and prospect lists.
- Coordinate job walks and complete customer bids/estimates to accurately price projects.
- Ability to organize, develop and track multiple large project opportunities from initial funding to final close.
- Coordinate with operations on requirements for execution and to bid multiple contractors on projects. Identify competitive influences and pricing.
- Build and maintain customer relationships with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presentations, negotiations persuasion and listening.
- Develop highly effective relationships with existing and new clients, business partners, operations management, and support staff.
- Consistently gain knowledge regarding industry and market information and trends.
- Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
- Manage customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
- Administer historical records by maintaining data on area and customer sales.
- Local travel required for client prospecting and client site meetings.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)
- High School diploma or equivalent necessary; a bachelor’s degree in project or construction management or related degree a plus.
- Minimum three (3) years’ proven sales experience with large corporations or comparable field preferably within construction, general contracting, transportation/distribution, data center, crating/packing or rigging industry.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications with a good understanding of Electrical systems, Mechanical systems, and industrial equipment installation.
- Proven track record in the market (location) serving, ability to travel as needed preferred.
- Strong numerical data analysis abilities and mechanical aptitude preferred.
- Ability to excel in a competitive, fast-paced sales and services environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship building, sales techniques and project management skills.
- Exceptional business acumen, as well as analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly self-directed, self-motivated, adaptable, and outgoing.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications and CRM software.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Commission and performance incentives
- Medical, dental, vision benefits, 401(k), and paid time off
- Advancement opportunities within a growing organization
- A safety-focused, team-oriented work environment
At Americrane, we are committed to delivering unmatched precision, professionalism, and safety on every project. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a growing organization.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by Estimator / Business Development and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or requirements. VSR reserves the right to change or modify this job description or the essential duties of the job, as necessary.