Project Estimator

About the role

This position will be an integral part of the Warehouse Equipment Implementation team, generating proposals based upon customer needs. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Account Managers during the solutions development phase of the sales cycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Account Managers to evaluate customer needs, design and present the best solution to the customer
• Own proposal generation from start to finish, leveraging information provided by Account Managers to scope projects and supply a formal proposal for customer review
• Reviewing customer-supplied scopes and/or formal Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Create project counts/takeoffs to build material BOM and labor scopes
• Work with third-party vendors and subcontractor partners to solicit price, lead time, and project timeline estimates for the proposal
• Work with third-party PE partners for preliminary engineering designs to support customer needs for specific locations and scopes
• Facilitate Proposal-to-Project handoff meetings with Project Managers, reviewing proposal scope, customer deliverables, budget, and risks
• Support project management team with Sales Order Form generation and submission to Project Coordinator team for material-only orders
• Support Implementation team by maintaining internal reporting and budgeting tools:
• Vendor lead time updates and Vendor Portal information
• Vendor quick-ship inventories and updates
• Internal estimator tool updates
• Internal budget pricing tool updates
• Maintain Vendor-specific documents and folders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Adhere to company proposal processes, including using the latest tools and formatting standards
• Participate in internal projects as required

Requirements

• Highly detail-oriented, ability to manage critical deadlines
• Ability to multitask effectively & prioritize & execute tasks
• Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Tech competent and proficient with various software programs: Excel, Word, Outlook, AutoCAD, Smartsheet
• Strong written and oral communication skills: In-person meetings, email, phone calls
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Strong technical aptitude – highly knowledgeable of industry systems including complex integrated systems and components

Skills

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of experience as an Estimator, or comparable experience in a project management or sales support role

Professional qualities

• Fast-Paced
• Multi-Tasker
• Attention to Details
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to follow through with tasks given by colleagues and meet deadlines

Work conditions

• Office-oriented position
• 8:30-5:00 M-F standard work schedule
• Overtime work will be required periodically