Proposal Estimator

Reports to:

President, Plump Engineering, Inc.

Plump Engineering, Inc. is a world-class engineering firm dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions nationwide. We are a team of passionate, experienced professionals driven by a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Led by Richard Plump, P.E., a high-energy driving force in the industry, our firm has built a reputation on deep client relationships and a hands‑on approach to design and engineering calculations. Our leadership’sexpertisein forensic engineering and team development has enabled us to assemble a highly skilled group of professionals dedicated to the highest standards of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the International Code Council, and beyond.

Plump Engineering is a proud member of the AgathosAEC platform. Agathos

AEC is a leading network of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firms dedicated to collective growth, innovation, and operational excellence. By joining Plump, you become part of a broader ecosystem that provides best-in-class resources, technology, and career development opportunities across the AEC industry.

We areseekinga high-energy, decisive Proposal Estimator to join our team in Anaheim. Reporting directly to the President, you will be the linchpin between our sales, marketing, and design departments. Your primary mission is to ensure that every bid wesubmitisaccurate, competitive, and strategically aligned with our business profitability targets.

This is not just a "numbers" role—it is a strategic position that requires a deep understanding of the Architecture & Engineering (AEC) lifecycle. You must act with a sense of urgency to ensure we capture the internal effortrequiredto deliver projects on time and on budget.

• Accurate Estimating: Collaborate with Design and Sales teams to quantify the level of effort, hours, and resourcesrequiredfor complex engineering projects.
• Strategic Bidding: Ensure all proposals reflect internal profitability targets whileremainingcompetitive in the market.
• Tool & Template Development: Build andmaintainscalable templates and tools to streamline the bidding process, ensuring repeatability and speed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the bridge between Marketing’s vision, Sales’ targets, and the Design team’s technical reality.
• Data Management: Utilize
  
  CRM and ERP systems to track bid accuracy, historical performance, and win/loss data to refine future estimates.

• Experience: Demonstrated experience in the Architecture & Engineering (AEC) design space is required.
• Communication: Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills.
• Technical Proficiency:
  * Experience with Salesforce (or similar CRM) is a plus.
• Experience with Deltek (or similar AEC ERP platforms) is highly desired.
• Advancedproficiencyin Excel or other estimating software.
• Process Mindset: A proven ability to use technology to enable scalable, repeatable workflows.
• Legal: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Urgent & Decisive: You thrive in a fast-paced environment andaren’tafraid to make the call to keep a proposal moving.
• Eagle‑Eyed: You catch the hidden costs that others miss, ensuring our projectsremainprofitable from day one.
• Eager to Win: You have a competitive spirit and a desire to see Plump Engineering continue its nationwide growth.
• Growth-Oriented: Above all, your attitude ,
  ability to learn , and hunger for excellence will distinguish you as the ideal candidate.