Estimator - NETA Electrical Testing & Maintenance Service

Position Summary

The Estimator is responsible for providing support to the sales staff with project quotes and pricing. This includes preparing bill of materials and cost estimates, communicating with various departments, vendors, employees, and customers, and ensuring estimates are completed on time.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Solves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Visits Customer Sites for job walks if necessary.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements based on provided documents. Creates bill of materials (BOM), orders materials, and approves all material invoices.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements. Requests quotes for equipment and power components from suppliers.
• Performs takeoffs and estimates for work positions quoting. Creates proposals and follows up on prepared bids.
• Collaborates with Sales staff, project managers, and General Manager. Coordinates work.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and industry publications.
• Contributes to team effort by meeting company and customer expectations. Ensures all work is conducted in strict compliance with all regulatory laws.
• Observes safety rules and best practices. Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Meets customers on-site and reviews their needs as needed.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related field or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and technical materials for troubleshooting circuit breakers and electrical power equipment.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, 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.