Estimator

Elliott Electric Supply; Mount Juliet (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Electric Supply is seeking an experienced estimator/project manager to interpret electrical specifications and ensure project wins. You will coordinate with store managers and sales staff to develop project opportunity and oversee transitions from estimator to project manager.

Responsibilities include reviewing manufacturer quotes, negotiating with vendors and customers, tracking quotations, and proactively managing scope changes to keep projects profitable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with three years experience.
• Basic knowledge of lighting industry and project quoting.
• Strong understanding of Fundamentals of Electricity.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to perform basic calculations accurately and quickly.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical specifications and drawings to meet project needs.
• Review manufacturer quotes and verify costs align with requirements.
• Oversee transition from Estimator to Project Manager on awarded jobs.
• Negotiate with sales staff, customers and vendors to win projects.
• Follow up on quotations to determine status and profitability.
• Identify cost-effective product fits for project specifications.
• Meet with vendors to build profitable relationships.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Quotations

Negotiation

Pricing

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Fundamentals of Electricity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

Ensures interpretation of electrical specifications and drawings for all projects are met to see that the company is awarded the highest percentage of work available in the market place. Reviews manufacturer project and costs verifying these match the specified project requirements. Upon job reward oversee project transition between Estimator and Project Manager. Work with Store Managers and Salesmen to develop project business with customers. Negotiate with Salesman, Customers, and Vendors to win projects for company. Handles escalation when necessary; provides solutions to issues and problems to ensure company’s policies and procedures are followed. Review pricing quotations to ensure consistent, competitive and profitable pricing. Follow up on outstanding quotations with sales team and customers to determine status. Determine most cost effective fit of product to project specifications. Meets with vendors/suppliers/customers to build strong and profitable relationships that benefit the company and gives vendors/suppliers incentive to drive more project opportunities. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential problems, and suggest appropriate solutions.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred with three (3) years working experience in the similar setting; Basic knowledge of lighting industry; experience in quoting account projects; strong understanding of the Fundamentals of Electricity; Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Adobe); Mathematical skills with the ability to perform basic calculations accurately and quickly; Organizational and time management skills; and oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to frequently bend, lift and climb. The ability to work in a constant state of alert and safe manner.