Construction Sales & Estimating Coordinator

Construction Sales & Estimating Coordinator – U.S. Construction Company

About Us

Cornerstone Crushing is a U.S.-based company specializing in mobile concrete and asphalt crushing, aggregate production, and quarry operations. We provide mobile crushing services throughout the eastern United States and supply construction aggregates from our quarry locations. Our customers include demolition contractors, excavating companies, paving contractors, and other construction businesses..

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to assist with construction estimating, business development, and sales prospecting.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, researching projects, communicating with customers, and helping grow a business. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of responsibilities, work independently, and proactively identify opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Estimating & Proposal Preparation

• Prepare estimates for mobile concrete and asphalt crushing projects using our established Excel pricing templates.
• Review project information, quantities, locations, specifications, and other requirements.
• Calculate project costs using established production rates, equipment costs, mobilization expenses, and other assumptions.
• Prepare professional proposals for management review and approval.
• Manage incoming bid opportunities assigned by management.
• Track bid deadlines, outstanding proposals, and follow-up activities.
• Identify missing information and coordinate with management as needed.

Training will be provided on our crushing operations, estimating methods, and proposal formats.

2. Business Development & Lead Generation

• Research upcoming construction, demolition, excavation, and infrastructure projects.
• Search construction bid boards, public project listings, and other online resources.
• Identify contractors and decision-makers who may need mobile crushing services.
• Develop and maintain a database of prospective customers and projects.
• Contact prospective customers through personalized email s and professional phone calls.
• Follow up on opportunities and help generate new business.

3. Quarry Sales & Marketing

• Research construction projects and contractors near our quarry locations.
• Identify potential buyers of crushed stone, gravel, recycled aggregate, and other construction materials.
• Contact contractors, estimators, project managers, and purchasing personnel.
• Introduce our products and services and identify potential sales opportunities.
• Assist with preparing material quotations using company-approved pricing.
• Follow up with prospective customers and coordinate qualified opportunities with management.
• Develop relationships with contractors who may become recurring customers.

4. AI Tools & Process Improvement

• Use AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve efficiency in research, lead generation, estimating support, and professional communications.
• Leverage AI to identify potential customers, organize project information, and streamline repetitive tasks.
• Independently identify opportunities to improve workflows and productivity.
• Verify AI-generated information for accuracy before using it in estimates, proposals, or customer communications.
• Protect confidential company and customer information when using AI tools.

Qualifications

Required

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate naturally and professionally with U.S. contractors.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with numbers, formulas, and pricing spreadsheets.
• Experience in construction estimating, B2B sales, business development, or lead generation.
• Proficiency using AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve productivity, conduct research, and solve problems.
• Strong internet research skills and ability to identify potential construction projects and customers.
• Comfortable making outbound business calls and communicating directly with potential customers.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of working independently.
• Reliable internet connection and a professional remote working environment.

Preferred

• Experience working with U.S. construction companies.
• Background in civil engineering, quantity surveying, or construction estimating.
• Experience with excavation, demolition, aggregates, heavy equipment, or construction materials.
• Familiarity with construction bid boards and contractor databases.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and CRM systems.

Prior experience in crushing or quarry operations is not required. Training will be provided.

What We're Looking For

We are not looking for someone who simply follows instructions or performs basic data entry.

We want a proactive individual who enjoys finding opportunities, researching projects, communicating with customers, and completing detailed work accurately.

The ideal candidate is comfortable with both numbers and people. They should be able to prepare estimates carefully while also confidently reaching out to prospective customers.

We value initiative, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and the ability to use technology and AI tools to work efficiently.

Schedule & Compensation

• Initially approximately 30 hours per week, with the potential to increase to 40 hours.
• Some availability during U.S. Eastern business hours is required for customer calls and communication.
• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential for increased responsibilities.

How to Apply

Please submit the following:

1. Your resume and a brief introduction.
2. A description of your experience working with U.S. construction companies, estimating, or B2B sales.
3. Your experience using Excel for calculations or estimating.
4. A short audio or video introduction (approximately 60–90 seconds) explaining your relevant experience and why you're interested in this position.
5. Your desired hourly rate and availability during U.S. Eastern business hours.

Please also answer these two questions

Question 1: If you were asked to find potential customers for a quarry selling crushed stone and gravel in Ohio, as well as contractors who may need mobile concrete and asphalt crushing services throughout the eastern United States, how would you identify potential customers, find project opportunities, and begin contacting them?

Question 2: Describe how you currently use AI tools such as ChatGPT in your work. Please provide a specific example of how AI has helped you complete a task more efficiently or effectively.

We are looking for someone interested in building a long-term working relationship and helping grow our business.