Estimator I

ISEC, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ISEC, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Bid Estimator who obtains, calculates and compiles data for conceptual and bid proposal estimates under general supervision.

You will compute costs for materials, equipment, subcontracted work and labor while ensuring accurate surveys and pricing. The role supports bid strategy development, participates in pre-bid meetings and bid closings, and manages project documentation for clear communication to sales and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bids are accurate and profitable
• Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
• Understands project plans and specifications
• Independently perform most assignments with instruction
• Works autonomously at times
• Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
• Engages in company culture
• Open to feedback and flexible to change
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented

Responsibilities

• Obtain, calculate and compile data for conceptual/bid proposal estimates.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and labor.
• Balance workload to meet deadlines.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to discuss project specifics and scope.
• Participate in bid closings and estimate reviews.
• Lead documentation management and clearly convey decisions to sales and operations teams.

Skills

Bid accuracy

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Obtains, calculates and compiles data for use in conceptual/bid proposal estimates, preparing routine estimates under general supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all quantity surveys and pricing are accurate and complete
• Provide support for the development of bidding strategies by debriefing the salesperson of job elements
• Leads the documentation management of the project, ensures all documents are complete and clearly conveys decisions made to sales and operations teams.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to discuss project specifics and scope
• Participate in bid closings and estimate reviews
• Balance workload and assignments to meet deadlines
• Develop a value analysis study by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient
• Manage action items from Post Bid and finalize ISEC scope.
• Compute cost estimates for materials, purchased equipment, subcontracted work, production activities and requirements, and labor.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Customer Service Skills

• Demonstrates commitment to deliver outstanding service – both with internal and external customers
• Takes ownership to personally resolve customer problems (or find someone who can)
• Listens well, asks clarifying questions, and checks for agreement with customers
• Committed to following-up with customers in all instances in a timely manner
• Strong sense of accountability – ensures that you will do what you say that you are going to do
• Creates a personal connection with customers – smiles, warm greetings, acts friendly and respectful
• Positive attitude

Education/Experience

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Education/Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 – 4 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bids are accurate and profitable
• Basic knowledge of ISEC products, services, processes and projects
• Understands project plans and specifications
• Independently performance most assignments with instruction
• Works autonomously at times
• Seeks guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
• Engages in company culture
• Open to feedback and flexible to change
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills, detail-oriented