Estimator
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Overview
Neu-Ion is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our growing high purity water systems company. The ideal candidate will embody the Neu-Ion values of teamwork, reliability, integrity, proactive and care.
The primary role of the
Neu-Ion Sales Estimator
is to be responsible for providing detailed project estimates, quotes and bids for the sales team to submit to customers. The Estimator will work directly with company Management, Operations, Sales and Vendors to ensure the projects are accurately estimated including project pricing, cost of materials, cost of labor and gross profit. This position will be counted on to act independently and take ownership of company results. Your performance will play a crucial role in Neu-Ion’s success. While the exact responsibilities may vary, the main duties of the Estimator can be summarized as follows:
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyze project requirement documents, drawings, specifications to gain a thorough understanding of projects to provide estimate
Work with Engineer and Sales Team on complex or customized projects to ensure work is properly scoped and costed
Ability to assess and evaluate all influencing factors that affect project cost
Generate detailed cost estimates of Neu-Ion projects including Vendor costing of parts
Improve estimate process including forms, related software, and automation of process to drive efficiencies
Visit work sites, inspect existing conditions, and gather data related to materials and labor costs
Create cost comparisons with historical data of similar projects
Solicit cost estimates and quotes from Vendors or Contractors
Assist with estimates of change orders to current projects
Meet deadlines for submission of estimates, quotes and bids. Get estimates or proposals to sales team in a timely fashion to review and submit.
Complete and submit proposals
Attend customer discovery calls and proposal review meetings with Sales team as required
Attend project hand off meeting with Operations to ensure smooth transition to project kickoff
Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors and contractors
Work with Sales Team to manage bids from contractors and end users
Present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
Compile and record actual costs
Assist on post project analysis with Operations to ensure cost accuracy of future projects
Provide estimate/bid updates in CRM as needed
Attend Sales L10 meetings and complete assigned company sales rocks
Assist on ad hoc projects
Work with Purchasing to update and maintain price list
Assist Purchasing in sourcing including new vendors or expanding relationships with existing vendors
Assist Inside sales rep for sourcing new bid opportunities
Requirements:
Experience/Education:
2+ years of Estimator experience . Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
Other Skills and Qualifications:
Ability to work in a Fast Paced Environment, Self starter, Customer Oriented, Highly Analytical and Detail Oriented, Building/Nurturing Relationships, Managing Processes, Highly Organized, Professionalism, Microsoft Office including proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Estimator KPIs:
Estimates/Bids/Proposals submitted
Sales vs Company Quota
Gross Profit on Projects