Project Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Promotional opportunities

Family-oriented environment

Job summary

Peterson Holding Company is seeking a Project Estimator based in San Leandro, CA. The role involves providing sales support and developing customer quotes based on specifications, ensuring solutions that prioritize customer needs.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and have at least three years of related experience. The position offers a pay range of $95,000 to $110,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of directly related experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license with acceptable record.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop customer quotes using value engineering.
• Collaborate with engineers and sales representatives.
• Research market for active projects.
• Evaluate vendor quotes for accuracy.

Skills

Review plans

Value engineering

Communication

Market research

Project tracking

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.

The Project Estimator provides sales support to the Sales team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Review plans, drawings, and specifications to determine the best product solution.
• Develop customer quotes based on specification documents, employing value engineering methods to meet or exceed the intent of the specification.
• Maintain full‑cycle tracking of project work and communicate with other teams involved.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Sales Representatives to determine the best course of action to deliver solutions that put customers first.
• Research online 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 and 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 the 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 the base location as needed to perform jobsite walkthroughs, visit customers, attend offsite training, and participate in 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 another 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.)

BENEFITS

Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities. We provide a family‑oriented environment that promotes safety, personal growth, and professional achievement.

EEO STATEMENT

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A drug screen and background check is required.