What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Estimator PM position at Refrigeration Unlimited?
Refrigeration Unlimited (RUI) is a U.S.-based commercial and industrial refrigeration company that provide HVACR service/maintenance across the Western United States and installation services throughout North America. RUI is committed to being an “employer of choice” and ensuring employees have a home where they can learn and grow. With competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package including 401K match, TAG is an exciting place to work.
This is an exciting time to join RUI’s team at a high-growth stage. RUI is looking for an electrical estimator/project manager with experience working in the HVAC/R and commercial construction industry. The position requires an excellent sense of time management, problem solving, as well as excellent attention to detail in a deadline driven environment.
This person will be based in Western Washington (Puyallup office)
Responsibilities and skills:
- Obtain bid invites from various sources
- Formulate bids and devises plan for project execution
- Enhance business margins by making intelligent price decisions through the application of product knowledge and delivery capabilities
- Communicate with new and existing customers to provide bids for work ranging from small, one day jobs, to large $1M multi month projects
- Perform “take offs” from blueprints, and perform accurate job costing to ensure all costs and requirements are met to execute the work
- Ensure continual improvement of quoting process
- Receive and qualify bid requests from customers
- Maintain accurate paperwork and job files to facilitate smooth transition to other departments
- Assist in procuring parts/materials and help manage projects
- Drive bidding activity by obtaining quote requests from customers, track due dates, and submit bids in a professional and “on time” manner
- Interface with electricians and supervisors on any issues relating to electrical projects
- Create and track approval or rejection of quotes
- Maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors
Skills/Qualifications:
- Five years of experience in the commercial electrical industry
- Computer proficiency
- High school diploma or general education degree
- HVAC-R industry knowledge or experience preferred
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Good customer service/phone skills and flexibility for handling a wide range of activities
- Self-motivated and work well with others
- Demonstrates time management skills
- Flexibility and desire to take on additional responsibilities
- Willing to learn and grow with the company
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines
- Self-motivated and works well with others
