Senior Commercial Vehicle Upfit Estimator

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation pay

Job summary

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Upfit Estimator to transform customer requirements, sales estimates, and vehicle specifications into complete quotations for cargo vans, trucks, and specialty upfits. This role bridges Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Production to cost labor, materials, electrical components, programming, and safety items.

The ideal candidate has extensive upfitting experience, strong electrical knowledge, and the ability to interpret complex

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial vehicle upfit, fleet, service body, or specialty vehicle industry
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems and aftermarket equipment integration
• Experience developing labor estimates and installation standards
• Ability to interpret vehicle specifications, wiring diagrams, installation manuals, and technical documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/CRM systems

Responsibilities

• Develop complete and accurate quotes for commercial vehicle upfits, cargo vans, work trucks, and specialty vehicle applications
• Review customer requirements, vehicle specifications, and sales requests to determine labor, materials, and installation requirements
• Convert conceptual estimates into executable production quotes with accurate labor hours and material costs
• Identify supporting components required for installation (wiring harnesses, circuit protection, relays, batteries, power distribution, connectors, hardware, vehicle programming) and safety/compliance items
• Validate installation feasibility and ensure quotes align with capabilities and manufacturing standards
• Review OEM Body Builder Guides and manufacturer upfit requirements
• Ensure modifications comply with OEM guidelines and warranty requirements
• Evaluate electrical loads and power requirements for aftermarket equipment installations
• Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Service, and Purchasing to validate quote assumptions and installation methods
• Create and maintain standard labor templates, canned jobs, and pricing structures within Excede
• Analyze actual labor performance and adjust standards
• Maintain pricing databases for labor and materials
• Support continuous improvement to improve quote accuracy and profitability
• Assist Purchasing with sourcing parts and cost-effective alternatives
• Manage HubSpot quote requests and maintain timely response expectations

Skills

Vehicle upfit experience

Electrical systems

Labor estimates

Vehicle specifications

Cross-functional communication

Education

Technical/engineering/business degree

Tools

Excede

HubSpot

ERP/CRM systems

Job description

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Upfit Estimator to transform customer requirements, sales estimates, and vehicle specifications into complete quotations for cargo vans, trucks, and specialty upfits. This role bridges Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Production to cost labor, materials, electrical components, programming, and safety items.

The ideal candidate has extensive upfitting experience, strong electrical knowledge, and the ability to interpret complex