Estimator - NETA Electrical Testing & Maintenance Service

RESA Power; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RESA Power is seeking an Estimator to support sales with project quotes, pricing, and BOM creation. You will analyze requirements, prepare takeoffs, and generate proposals for electrical testing and maintenance projects.

The role requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in blueprints, AutoCAD, and MS Office, plus strong communication and organizational skills. On-site at Wixom, MI with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and technical materials.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
• Effective verbal and written communication with customers and peers.
• Strong organization, time management, and reliability.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines within budgeted estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Create BOMs, cost estimates, and material orders; route for approvals as needed.
• Collaborate with Sales staff, project managers, and GM to finalize bids.
• Attend customer sites for walk-throughs when required.
• Ensure all work complies with regulatory laws and safety practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Customer service

Budgeting & cost awareness

Team coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

Estimator - NETA Electrical Testing & Maintenance Service

The Estimator is responsible for being an organized, service-orientated individual to provide support to our sales staff with project quotes and pricing. The estimator will prepare a bill of material and cost estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements. This position will be responsible for communicating with a variety of departments, vendors, employees, and customers to ensure estimates are completed on time and appropriate paperwork is completed as per company and Customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  • Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
  • If necessary, will visit Customer Site for job walk.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements based on the documents provided. Create bill of materials (BOM), order materials and approving all material invoices.
  • Computes costs by analyzing the labor, material, and time requirements.
  • Requesting quotes for equipment and Power components from supplier
  • Perform Takeoffs and estimates for work position is quoting.
  • Create proposals and regularly following up on prepared bids.
• Coordinating work with Sales staff, project managers and General Manager.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and industry publications.
• Contributes to team effort by meeting company and Customer expectations.
• All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance with all regulatory law.
• Observe all safety rules and Best Practices; Follow all company policies and procedures.
• All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance with all company and regulatory laws.
• Meet customers on-site and review and identify their needs as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in related field or experience equivalency and a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, schematics, parts lists, and additional technical materials for troubleshooting circuit breakers and electrical power equipment.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
• Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
• Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.
• Self-management of assigned projects and job cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Able to work with various people throughout the organization-Customer Focused.
• Focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Who we are!

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission

Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision

To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.

Core Cultural Competencies

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.

We are customer driven

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.
• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

Webuild strong relationships

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family. We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Type: Full-time

Location: Wixom, MI

Compensation: $46.00to$64.00USD, depending on skillset, certification, and experience, and eligible for overtime.

Travel: 0-5% travel.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.

Benefits:Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, milestone gifts, matching 401k, and paid time off.

Physical Demands: Occasionally lifting or moving a maximum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions. Daily computer and phone work.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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