Estimating Support

Electrical Power Products Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Power Products Inc. is seeking an Estimating Support to work with the Estimating Team on data entry for proposal information and to help ensure pricing accuracy.

Growth opportunities exist in Project Estimating for those who take initiative, with a focus on tasks such as BOM data entry, vendor pricing requests, and meticulous document management. This full-time role requires strong written and verbal communication, proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office; PDF editing.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills with high accuracy.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support Estimating Department with data entry and accuracy.
• Enter BOM part numbers to validate pricing for customer bids.
• Send pricing requests to vendors.
• Update BOM pricing.
• Scan and file documents and folders.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Independence

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

PDF editing

Copiers/Scanning

Job description

Description

Reports to

The Estimating Support role will report to the Estimating Manager

Job Summary

Estimating Support will work with the Estimating Team with data entry of our proposal information. Growth opportunities in Project Estimating if you desire to learn and take initiative.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the Estimating Department with data entry with a high level of accuracy.
• Entry of part numbers from Bill of Materials (BOM) to validate pricing for customer bids.
• Send out requests for pricing to vendors.
• Update pricing in our Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Accurately scan and file an assortment of documents and folders.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office such as Word and Excel, and the ability to edit pdf files.
• Proficient computer and office equipment skills including experience using copiers/scanning machines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills, detail oriented, and a high level of accuracy is required.
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for the regular operation of a computer.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly.
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional exposure to typical manufacturing production physical hazards.