Lighting Estimating & Submittals Assistant

Power Design; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design is seeking an organized Assistant Lighting Associate to support quotation and submittal of lighting packages nationwide. You will work with Lighting Consultant, vendors, and estimating teams to ensure accurate quotes and pricing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, knowledge of lighting supply chain, ability to multi-task under tight deadlines, and strong communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred; growth-minded and integrity-driven team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of the lighting supply chain process or similar experience in construction distribution.
• General knowledge of electrical contracting, lighting design, distribution, and construction processes.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, and maintain a bill of material with accurate pricing.
• Identify information gaps and track answers from estimating and client.
• Prepare fixture submittals through approvals to handoff to Lighting Project Manager.
• Coordinate with manufacturers/vendors on lead times, availability, and pricing.
• Create accurate and competitive quotations for PDI Estimating within budget.
• Use external vendors and pricing sheets for quotes.
• Maintain quotations through approvals and handoff to the Project Manager.
• Update pricing database with vendor price sheets.
• Learn vendor products and obtain continuing education credits.
• Obtain fixture quotes and provide pricing recommendations.

Skills

Organization

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Lighting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Pricing database

Job description

Power Design is seeking an organized Assistant Lighting Associate to support quotation and submittal of lighting packages nationwide. You will work with Lighting Consultant, vendors, and estimating teams to ensure accurate quotes and pricing.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, knowledge of lighting supply chain, ability to multi-task under tight deadlines, and strong communication. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred; growth-minded and integrity-driven team culture.