High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in customer interface roles.
Proven ability to design, engineer, and estimate solutions using company software.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Basic understanding of Microsoft Teams and Bluebeam software.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Ability to interpret blueprints and project documents.
Responsibilities
Develop project engineering designs and cost estimates based on bid specifications.
Serve as a liaison among sales, project management, and operations teams.
Monitor alignment between sales prices and actual installation costs.
Select vendors and materials while ensuring competitive pricing and lead times.
Provide accurate takeoffs and estimates according to company guidelines.
Ensure all estimating work meets quality and safety standards.
Attend training sessions and job turnover meetings as required.
Benefits
Remote work flexibility.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Supportive company culture promoting collaboration and improvement.
Access to industry certifications and resources.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
The Estimator is the person who supports the sales and projects staff in developing basic designs, and engineering solutions, for sales opportunities, keeps the estimates accurate, and information up to date. The Estimator II also assists in the day-to-day sales and project activities of the Company.
General Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials, and estimating labor. Write scope of work and develop cost estimate in response to bid specifications.
Provide as a point of contact for Lead Estimator, sales & operations with multi-scope requests. They will help ensure that all estimators working on the same opportunity are meeting requirements and tracking to complete on time.
Act as liaison between and meet with sales, project management, and operations when the project is turned over for installation. Monitor that the sales price and actual installation costs coincide.
Follow company guidelines on the preferred selection of vendors and products. Work with vendors to obtain the best solution, most competitive price, and proper lead-time on materials.
Provide accurate takeoffs and cost estimate per Company's recommended solutions book and technical support personnel.
Ensure that all estimating work meets the customer and company quality and safety level always.
Attend training and review sessions on technical requirements per the company's training guidelines.
Meet bid schedules and deadlines, working within a very strict timeframe.
Attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of the project as they were estimated.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Min
USD $60,000.00/Yr. Max
USD $110,000.00/Yr. Qualifications
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop, and implement project process improvement(s).
Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients, and business partners.
Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s).
Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization.
Regular attendance is mandatory
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
HS Diploma or GED required. Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of one (3) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the company.
Industry Certifications preferred, but not required.
Understanding/Knowledge of the Technology Industry.
Must meet company minimum driving standards.
Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate, and develop a written and graphic representation of the company's proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the company.
