Construction Estimator

Frazier Industrial Company; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials handling organization is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare proposals and bids for material handling storage systems. The role requires a strong background in cost estimation, excellent communication skills, and at least 5 years of experience in a multi-faceted organization. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, with demonstrated leadership abilities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly within a supportive sales environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a multi-faceted organization.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and team development ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes and proposals for the Sales Team.
• Review plans and specifications for cost estimates.
• Provide alternate solutions to RFQs.
• Release project scope and secure pricing for parts and services.
• Follow up on proposals.
• Report on successful/lost bids to management.
• Coordinate resources for customer service issues.
• Maintain project and proposal records.
• Field troubleshoot service issues.
• Support sales responsibilities.
• May call on customer/ client for bid clarification.
• Outstanding sales support and proposal development that meet or exceed external and internal customer satisfaction in a timely manner.

Skills

Sales support

Proposal development

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years related experience and/or training

Job description

Estimator – Prepare proposals and bids for material handling storage systems for region. Review Plans and specification to creatively think on solutions to bring a competitive edge in a sales environment to gain business.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of quotes and proposals for use by the Sales Team.
• Review plans and specs and other customer documents to develop and prepare cost estimates for labor, material, goods and services
• Provide alternate solutions to RFQ.
• Release project scope and get competitive pricing for non-manufactured parts, non-standardized components, labor, freight.
• Follow up on proposals
• Report on successful/ lost bids to management
• Coordinating Frazier resources for responding to customer service issues reported by clients or distributors.
• Coordinating the maintenance of project and proposal records.
• Field troubleshooting of customer service issues, or further sales responsibilities.
• May call on municipal or private industry representatives such as engineers or other —professional and technical personnel.
• May call on customer/ client for bid clarification.
• Outstanding sales support and proposal development that meet or exceed external and internal customer satisfaction in a timely manner.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in a multi-faceted organization
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and team development ability

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university; or 5 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience