Estimator III

Prepares bids and written proposals based upon specifications provided directly by the customer and/or from the Business Development Managers. This position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet customer-mandated time schedules.

- Assists in the bids and proposals process to estimate costs and prepares detailed written proposals and compliance matrices.

- Reads and interprets one-line wiring diagrams to determine equipment needs for estimate.

- Reviews project specifications and drawings, builds clarifications and exceptions, and calls out discrepancies based on experience.

- Determines material quantities and labor required for total job cost. This is accomplished using tables and data established within the department and obtaining quotations from suppliers and/or subcontractors.

- Assists with preparation of sales bid forms as needed.

- Works with Purchasing to maintain accurate material costs on the shelter bid forms.

- Works with Human Resources to maintain accurate labor costs on the shelter bid summary sheet.

- Assists the Business Development Managers with follow-up by phone on previous quotations submitted to the customer.

- Checks and confirms that customer specifications and purchase orders are in acknowledgement of written proposals.

- Operates with minimal supervision to execute all levels of complexity of bids and proposals.

- Maintains key customer knowledge and insight including customer standards, familiarity with previous key customer quote opportunities, and key customer expectations regarding scope, pricing, and lead time.

- Performs other tasks as required by the Bids and Proposals Manager or Lead Estimator.

- Must have excellent written and organizational skills

- Must have the ability to multi-task

- Must have the ability to schedule workload to meet customer mandated deadlines

- Must have a high degree of professionalism and the ability to hold confidential information

- Knowledge of construction / electrical experience AC & DC / HVAC

- One year certificate or associate degree

- 5+ years of estimating experience