Qualifications
You are driven and understand how to manage priorities and coordinate effectively with team members to meet deadlines
You are comfortable with numbers, technically skilled and have the ability to stay focused and maintain great attention to detail while under pressure
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US
Benefits
Annual salary commensurate with experience
Health benefits package
Voluntary dental, vision, disability and life insurance plans
401k plan with matching
Company sponsored life insurance policy
Pre-tax commuter benefit
Generous paid-time-off policy
Hybrid work model
Responsibilities
Realize Client Objectives
The Estimator reviews the prospect’s needs and wants for the product/services offered and works with the Senior Sales Engineer, System Engineers and the Sales team to develop the right solution
Gathers relevant site details in order to create the scope of work including equipment and labor estimate
Review and interpret project bid specifications
Conduct site-walks with team
Support the Company Growth
The Estimator provides accurate and timely project estimates/quotes to the sales team that support the detailed scopes of work outlined in Sales Proposals, RFIs, RFPs etc
Review & edit detailed scopes of work & product details in Sales Proposals
Respond to requests for proposals (RFPs)
Create requests for information (RFIs)
Review product estimate and system design with sales department and other key internal resources
Increase Profit Margin
The Estimator levels vendor quotes and negotiates costs to increase profit margins, as well as identifies missing components in the scope of work to avoid additional project costs and reduced margins after the project is sold
Documenting equipment needed and labor time required for each project
Gather information to determine proper system components from internal and vendor resources
Build vendor relationships and negotiate quotes
Exceed Client Expectations
The Estimator assists with the management of the quote calendar and prioritize accordingly to ensure that the sales team can meet RFP deadlines