Commercial Estimator LVS

Vertiv; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Anderson, SC is seeking a Commercial Estimator to provide pre-sales technical input for Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards and Busway. You will translate customer requirements into technically sound proposals and collaborate with sales and engineering teams to meet project requirements.

The role involves equipment selections, applying the Quote Configurator, reviewing orders, and supporting the sales team to optimize profitability while satisfying customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in technical scope review and formal proposal development preferred.
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution products and systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing clear, concise tailored solutions based on customer requirements and RFPs.
• Perform equipment selections and technical calculations for Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards and Busway.
• Apply Quote Configurator tool to provide comprehensive quote support.
• Review custom service and solution orders and provide technical instruction throughout order workflow.
• Maintain productive attitude toward targets regarding reliability, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide technical support to Vertiv Sales and customers.
• Analyze customer specifications and apply appropriate product offerings to meet needs.
• Follow up on opportunities to determine win/loss status.
• Update sales force with quotation information and assist with orders for smooth handover.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Proposal development

SLD interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Quote Configurator

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Commercial Estimator provides pre-sales technical expertise to the Sales team and customers during the sales process focused around Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards and Busway. The Commercial Estimator provides technical input into bid proposals, projects and technical documents within the sales process and identifies additional sales opportunities with existing customers. The Commercial Estimator collaborates with sales and engineering teams to develop and recommend products and services to meet customers' requirements.

Position Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Commercial Estimator provides pre-sales technical expertise to the Sales team and customers during the sales process focused around Medium and Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards and Busway. The Commercial Estimator provides technical input into bid proposals, projects and technical documents within the sales process and identifies additional sales opportunities with existing customers. The Commercial Estimator collaborates with sales and engineering teams to develop and recommend products and services to meet customers' requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing clear, concise, and technically sound tailored solutions for customer review and acceptance based on customer requirements and/or RFP's, ensuring proper scope and required technical specifications are met.
• Perform equipment selections and technical calculations to meet requirements of Low Voltage Switchgear, Switchboards, Panelboards and Busway applications.
• Apply Quote Configurator tool to provide comprehensive quote support.
• Assist in the review of custom service & solution orders and provide technical instruction throughout the order workflow.
• Maintain positive, progressive, and productive attitude toward plant targets and objectives regarding reliability, accountability, safety, integrity, quality, and productivity as a unified goal.
• Provide technical support to Vertiv Sales and customers.
• Analyze customer's technical specifications and one lines, apply appropriate product offerings to meet the customers' expectations in a cost-effective and timely manner, and provide alternative solutions to optimize profitability while meeting customer needs.
• Follow up on opportunities to confirm if they have been won, lost or abandoned.
• Update sales force with quotation information as well as assist with orders, once they are received to ensure expedient handover of order to project manager.
• Participate in new product development projects.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field. Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years Commercial or relevant industrial experience preferred.
• Experience in technical scope review and formal proposal development preferred.
• Basic level of technical knowledge with the application of electrical distribution products and systems.
• Excellent team player and demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize multiple, simultaneous tasks while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure design objectives, performance factors, and physical requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of commercial infrastructure design objectives, performance factors, and physical requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with evaluating single line diagrams (SLD), relay PLC schemes, and communication network diagrams (media & protocols).
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No specific demands.

Time Travel Required

• 5% or less

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]