Project Estimator

Peterson Cat; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Cat in San Leandro, CA, is seeking a Project Estimator to provide essential sales support to the Sales team. You will work closely with Sales Representatives to analyze customer needs and develop quotes to be presented to potential clients.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of three years' experience in project estimation. Key responsibilities include reviewing specifications, developing quotes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the best solutions for customers.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $110,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of directly related experience in project estimation.
• Experience in quoting and pricing for sales proposals.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to determine best product solutions.
• Develop quotes for Sales Representatives based on customer specifications.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure customer needs are met.
• Research and evaluate vendor quotes for accuracy.

Skills

Sales support

Value engineering methods

Project tracking

Customer service

Market research

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Project Estimator at our San Leandro, CA location.

Summary

The Project Estimator provides sales support to the Sales team. This position works closely with Sales Representatives to review customer needs, specifications, and requirements and develops quotes for Sales Representatives to present to customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Review plans, drawings and specifications to determine best product solution.
• Develop customer quotes based on specification documents, employing value engineering methods to meet or exceed the intent of the specification.
• Responsible for full cycle tracking of project work & communicating out to other teams involved.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Sales Representatives to determine best course of action to deliver solutions that put “customers first”.
• Research on-line Plan Centers to obtain specifications and active projects that include generators, transfer switches, and uninterruptable power supplies for the standby power market.
• Evaluate sub-contractor and vendor quotes for accuracy and completion.
• Provide updates to Sales Representatives on quotes going to customers assigned to them.
• Routinely enter daily “activities” into work tracking systems as applicable; Provide a daily log of quote activity to Sales Managers and Sales Representatives.
• Maintain and submit necessary paperwork and reports in a timely and complete manner, such as quotes and expense reports.
• Research market to develop a contractor bidders list on each project to ensure all interested contractors receive a proposal.
• Provide materials and literature to support promotional efforts; coordinate and participate in facility visits and trade shows; keep customers informed of new products and changes.
• Seek out, identify, and promote cost improvements.
• Maintain the Power Systems Industry Representative credential via Dealer Performance Center.
• Travel away from base location as needed to perform jobsite walkthroughs, visit customers, offsite training, and project commissioning; Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business Management, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other closely related field; and a minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, with an acceptable driving record and have access to reliable transportation.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Peterson Power Systems, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.