Position Summary The Estimator is responsible for being an organized, service-orientated individual to provide support to our sales staff with project quotes and pricing. The estimator will prepare a bill of material and cost estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements. This position will be responsible for communicating with a variety of departments, vendors, employees, and customers to ensure estimates are completed on time and appropriate paperwork is completed as per company and Customer specifications.
Responsibilities - Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- If necessary, will visit Customer Site for job walk.
- Identifies labor, material, and time requirements based on the documents provided. Create bill of materials (BOM), order materials and approving all material invoices.
- Computes costs by analyzing the labor, material, and time requirements.
- Requesting quotes for equipment and Power components from supplier
- Perform Takeoffs and estimates for work position is quoting.
- Create proposals and regularly following up on prepared bids.
- Coordinating work with Sales staff, project managers and General Manager.
- Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and industry publications.
- Contributes to team effort by meeting company and Customer expectations.
- All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance with all regulatory law.
- Observe all safety rules and Best Practices; Follow all company policies and procedures.
- All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance with all company and regulatory laws.
- Meet customers on-site and review and identify their needs as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Required Experience and Qualifications: - Associate's degree in related field or experience equivalency and a minimum of 5 years related experience.
- Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and additional technical materials for troubleshooting circuit breakers and electrical power equipment.
- Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
- Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
- Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.
- Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
- Negotiation skills.
- Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
- Able to work with various people throughout the organization-Customer Focused.
- Focus on accuracy and efficiency.
Additional InformationType: Full-time
Location: Charlotte, NC, & Charleston, SC
Compensation: $45 to $65 per hour, depending on skillset, certification, and experience, and eligible for overtime.
Travel: 0-5% travel.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.
Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, anniversary gifts, matching 401k, and paid time off.
Application Details: The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.
Physical Demands: Occasionally lifting or moving a maximum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions. Daily computer and phone work.
