Technical Project Specialist

ILM Environments a Dragonfly Pond Works company is an environmental services company that specializes in the care restoration and management of land and water resources.

Location: Waukegan IL 60085

Pay: $90000 - $110000 annually.

The Technical Project Specialist is responsible for partnering with ILMs Client Service Managers (CSMs) to develop accurate competitive and timely estimates for corrective repair and improvement projects within assigned region(s). The Technical Project Specialist plays a critical role in converting identified opportunities into awarded work by delivering reliable cost estimates clearly defined project scopes and professional proposal packages.

Client Service Managers own the client relationship. They are responsible for generating leads conducting site assessments identifying repair opportunities and serving as the primary point of contact throughout the sales process. When corrective or repair work is identified the CSM collaborates with the Technical Project Specialist to develop a comprehensive proposal that accurately reflects the scope of work pricing labor materials equipment and project assumptions.

The Technical Project Specialist is expected to produce estimates efficiently while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and consistency. Proposal packages should be organized professional and easy for clients to understand enabling informed purchasing decisions and increasing ILMs ability to secure profitable work.

Success in this role is measured by the quality and accuracy of estimates proposal turnaround time proposal volume bid win rate and contribution to achieving regional sales and profitability goals

• 3years of estimating or sales experience in stormwater landscaping environmental services or a closely related construction or civil services field.
• Ability to read and comprehend stormwater plans as-builts and inspection
• Experience preparing estimates that include labor materials equipment and subcontractor
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Highly responsive with the ability to manage multiple active proposals simultaneously in a fast-paced
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record; ability to perform field site visits including walking on uneven terrain near water.
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• Collaborative team-oriented mindset consistent with ILMs core values: Passion Teamwork Quality Simplicity.
• Team-oriented and aligned with Dragonflys values: Quality Focus Takes Ownership and Growth Oriented.

• Partner daily with Client Service Managers (CSMs) to prioritize qualify and respond to corrective repair opportunities.
• Develop comprehensive cost estimates that accurately account for labor equipment materials subcontractors production rates and project risk.
• Prepare estimates for a variety of stormwater repair and restoration projects including:
  • Erosion and slope stabilization
  • Mechanical and hydraulic dredging
  • Invasive vegetation management
  • Shoreline restoration & stabilization
  • Riprap installation
  • Wetland Restoration
  • Bioretention and sand filter rehabilitation
  • Underground storm system clean-out
  • Pipe riser and outlet structure repair or reconstruction
  • Large construction focused public and private BID opportunities
• Produce professional proposal packages that include detailed scope narratives pricing assumptions exclusions and supporting documentation that are easy for clients to
• Review construction plans as-built drawings inspection reports municipal compliance notices and supporting documentation to accurately define project scope prior to bid submission.
• Conduct site visits independently or alongside CSMs to evaluate existing conditions site access construction challenges and project requirements.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings site walks and client scope review meetings as
• Review estimates prepared by Client Service Managers to verify pricing accuracy scope completeness production assumptions and overall proposal quality.
• Serve as the primary technical estimating resource for Client Service Managers by providing guidance on repair solutions constructability estimating best practices project sequencing equipment selection material applications compliance requirements and effective scope
• Collaborate with Operations Sales Leadership and Project Management to ensure estimates reflect current production methods resource availability and company standards.
• Manage a high-volume estimating pipeline while consistently meeting proposal turnaround expectations without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Maintain complete and accurate estimating records proposal documentation and opportunity status within Aspire or the companys designated CRM and estimating platform.
• Track proposal outcomes and participate in win/loss analysis to improve estimating accuracy pricing strategy and overall sales performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure current pricing reliable availability and competitive procurement.
• Coordinate with leadership to maintain current labor rates equipment costs material pricing and subcontractor databases that support accurate and competitive estimates.

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Protective Footwear Bonus

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin.

Required Experience:

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