Estimator (Fontana, CA)

About the Role:

The DG Estimator is responsible for delivering an amazing customer experience, both internally and externally, while exceeding performance targets. The DG Estimator supports the DG Branch Manager. They will be responsible for creating and processing quotes, material procurement for local warehouse, tracking material RMA’s. They will be responsible for ensuring material is ordered and on hand to ensure we can meet our planned target dates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering/Project Managment/Estimating/Logistics
• 5 years previous experience in solar estimating
• Spanish speaking

Skills Needed:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Minimum of 1-2 years Solar/Energy/Utilities Experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advance knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Windows
• Proactive approach with willingness to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proven experience prioritizing tasks in order to meet tight deadlines within a high paced environment
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently to proactively resolve problems and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work outside of standard business hours including weekends and evening hours to meet the needs of our customers
• Stock material procurement for local warehouses
• Stock purchase procurement for specific jobs (special orders)
• Creating and updating PR’s in Salesforce Manage inventory to ensure warehouse is adequately stocked Ensure material is readily accessible to service technicians for job completion RMA Return queue Create Return labels to process returns Coordinate with warehouse to ensure returns are completed Coordinate with clients to ensure returns are received
• Experience with project management software such as Procore or Primavera
• Professional certification such as Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities:

• Processing quote requests & creating service work orders
• Stock material procurement for local warehouses
• Stock purchase procurement for specific jobs (special orders)
• Creating and updating PR’s in Salesforce Manage inventory to ensure warehouse is adequately stocked
• Ensure material is readily accessible to service technicians for job completion
• RMA Return queue
• Create Return labels to process returns
• Coordinate with warehouse to ensure returns are completed
• Coordinate with clients to ensure returns are received
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and local warehouse staff to ensure that estimates are accurate, up to date & parts/supplies are shipped and received to keep scheduled service appointments
• Analyze project specifications and drawings to determine project requirements
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations to project teams
• Maintain accurate records of all estimates and related documentation & manage vendor and OEM relationships

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.

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It is NovaSource’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. NovaSource disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.