The Project Specialist supports the Crushing & Screening team through the development of technical solutions, equipment selections, process simulations, plant layouts, proposal packages, project schedules, and engineering documentation. This position serves as the primary technical resource during project development and proposal execution while coordinating with customers, sales representatives, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and project management personnel. The Project Specialist owns the proposal development process from initial customer engagement through project handoff and provides ongoing technical, vendor, procurement, and logistics support during project execution.
Pay Rate: $73,411.91 - $100,944.53 Annually
Pay rate is dependent upon education & experience.
Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Build rapport with customers and support Sales Representatives during project development and proposal activities.
- Participate in customer meetings to understand production goals, operational requirements, site constraints, and project objectives.
- Review customer specifications, bid packages, contracts, and Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
- Own and manage the proposal development process from opportunity identification through final proposal submission.
- Generate technical and commercial proposal packages including equipment specifications, scope descriptions, assumptions, exclusions, schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Generate PowerPoint presentations and technical documentation supporting customer proposals.
- Develop conceptual and detailed plant layouts utilizing CAD software.
- Generate equipment drawings for customer submittals, proposal development, and manufacturing support.
- Create and review customer submittals prior to equipment release and manufacturing activities.
- Utilize Bruno simulation software to evaluate equipment performance and support equipment selection recommendations.
- Utilize AggFlow software to develop process models and validate production capabilities.
- Provide technical recommendations and application support to customers, sales personnel, and equipment manufacturers.
- Develop project schedules in accordance with company standards and customer expectations.
- Coordinate proposal and planning activities between sales, vendors, manufacturers, and internal departments.
- Review vendor quotations, equipment specifications, and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements.
- Provide design recommendations to vendors and OEMs to support optimized project solutions.
- Assist Project Managers with technical documentation, design intent, schedule updates, and project planning activities throughout project execution.
- Coordinate vendor communications, equipment deliveries, and technical support activities during project execution.
- Source and procure components, materials, and equipment required to resolve field issues, scope gaps, or unforeseen project requirements.
- Expedite vendor responses, replacement components, and critical materials to support project schedules.
- Serve as backup support for onsite Project Managers during periods of absence, resource constraints, or multi-project coverage requirements.
- Maintain project files, proposal documentation, drawing revisions, customer communications, and project records.
- Ability to travel 40-65% or as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:- High School Diploma or GED
- College Degree Strongly Preferred - B.S. in Mining engineering, project management, or construction management.
- Project Management Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years in a Project Management or Engineering position
- 3+ years administrative/clerical
- 3+ years customer service
Competencies:
- Technical Proposal Development
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- CAD Plant Layout Development
- Bruno Simulation Software
- AggFlow Process Modeling
- Equipment Application Engineering
- Vendor and Supplier Coordination
- Technical Problem Solving
- Customer Relationship Management
- Microsoft Office and CAD Software
Physical Demands:- Standing, walking, talking, sitting, use of hands & hearing.
- Able to ascend or descend ladders
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing but may require occasionally lifting up to 25 Ibs while indoors.
Travel Requirements:Work Environment:- Noise: Quiet, Environment: Indoors & Outdoors
- Expected to work in inclement weather
Other Duties: Job Offers are contingent upon all required pre-employment screenings which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit for duty testing, and any other job-related tests/screenings.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
