Estimator

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Panelmatic, Inc. is a well-established manufacturer of control panels, relay panels, and integrated control buildings in North America.

We are seeking a skilled estimator to join our dynamic team. The Estimator evaluates project requirements and produces detailed on-time cost estimates, coordinating with Sales, Project Managers, Engineering, and Product Managers to ensure accurate bids.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Two-plus years of experience in Estimating expected.
• Experience with Salesforce/CRM and estimating software preferred.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and drawings is a plus.
• Strong communication and analytical thinking required.

Responsibilities

• Create an estimate using estimating software from customer specifications and drawings.
• Create bills of material from electrical drawings and/or wiring diagrams.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and internal supply chain.
• Prepare a proposal letter with BOM, pricing, and delivery date.
• Maintain data in ERP/CRM systems for quotes.
• Meet quotation output requirements and deliver proposals on time.
• Support quality, safety, and communication best practices.
• Interact with Sales, project managers, and product managers to clarify scope.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering-related associate degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce/CRM

Estimating software

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

About Us

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, data center, environmental, food & beverage, pulp & paper, material handling, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, renewables, metals, and utility markets. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary

Panelmatic is a well-established manufacturer of control panels, relay panels, and integrated control buildings in North America. We are looking for the right candidate to fit into our dynamic team. If you are looking for a job opportunity that will allow you to put your talents to use, we may have the perfect place for you. Our organization is seeking a skilled estimator with a highly trained eye for detail to join our team. The Estimator is responsible for evaluating project requirements and producing detailed on-time cost estimates for Panelmatic projects. This role requires an understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and industry standards. The electrical estimator collaborates with Sales, Project Managers, Engineering, and Product Managers to ensure accurate and competitive bids.

In this position, you will be able to help support our company’s vision of delivering products of the highest quality to our customers within their specifications, timeframe, and budget. This position reports to the Corporate Estimating Manager.

Job Duties

• Create an estimate using Estimating software from customer supplied specifications and drawings
• Create bills of material from electrical drawings and/or wiring diagrams
• Obtain quotes with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal supply chain to secure favorable pricing
• Create a proposal letter to be delivered to customer inclusive of BOM, pricing, and delivery date
• Input and maintain information listed in the database/ERP and CRM system for all quotes
• Meet quoting output requirements and on time delivery of proposals
• Fill in customer forms and bid sheets as required
• Follows company best practices in quality, safety, and communication
• Interface closely with Sales, customers, project managers and product managers on clarifying scope
  

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED equivalent required
• Two-plus years of experience in Estimating required
• Two-plus years of experience in Salesforce/CRM required
• Computer skills including MS Office experience with Excel and Access required
• Basic understanding of industrial codes, such as, NEC, UL, IBC, etc. required
• Communication skills (verbal and written) required
• Analytical thinking required
• Attention to detail required
• Organizational and planning skills required
• Customer service centric required
• Basic understanding of industrial codes, such as, NEC, UL, IBC, etc. required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 25 lbs or more required
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Alignment with company core values required
• Associate degree in engineering or related field preferred
• Experience in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and drawings preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years