Assistant Showroom Manager
The Black Tux
Estimator, Electrical Engineering
Shermco Industries
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $55,200 - $109,200 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Estimating is a key position requiring an enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing processes and systems
- Analyze project specifications and requirements to prepare precise cost estimates and customer proposals within set timelines
- Estimate electrical testing of apparatus at customer locations (Breakers, Transformers, Switchgear, etc.) for NETA Acceptance / Maintenance Testing services
- Work directly with other electrical estimators, outside sales, and operations to ensure jobs are quoted and estimated properly
- Report directly to the estimation manager
- Evaluate and complete request for quotations (RFQs) received from Shermco sales personnel and obtain additional information as needed
- Read and interpret plans, proposals, and other documents to create competitive bids
- Participate in quarterly job walks with outside sales to further technical knowledge of electrical apparatus
- Maximize job margin percentage by reviewing past job performance data and ensuring proper costing and scope
- Prepare quote worksheets estimating labor, materials, vendor support, logistics, freight, and associated expenses
- Obtain vendor quotes for materials and services
- Perform daily reviews of Quote Queues to ensure all quotes are submitted on time
- Review irregular or large projects with production or operational personnel and collaborate with production departments to confirm hours and materials
- Technical proposal writing and prepare quote letters to send to customers on sales behalf
- Update quotes and assist with change order proposals for additional work scopes as needed
- Remain informed about industry trends and company services and take responsibility for achieving departmental and organizational objectives
Requirements
- 2+ years of electrical testing estimation experience preferred (not required) or we will consider experience working as an electrical technician
- Be able to read and understand one-line diagrams
- Knowledge of using Salesforce
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and highly motivated
- Strong interpersonal, communication, written and oral presentation skills and solid understanding of profitability and other financial measurements
- Advanced computer skills with the following software: Excel, Word, Adobe, Bluebeam, Microsoft Outlook
- Strong time management, planning, organizing and prioritization skills
- Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills
- A professional demeanor and a positive attitude
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
- All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening
