Why Work for Us?
Our employees appreciate the collective companies' commitment to consistent, stable work, and a supportive environment that encourages learning and skill development. This dedication to employee growth and a positive work-life balance makes Signal Service & Traffic Control Products great places to build a rewarding career.
We offer rewarding total compensation including :
- Competitive pay
- Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Generous Holidays & Paid Time off
- Weekend to Remember Marriage Retreats
- RightNow MEDIA Membership
- 401k matching
About this Role :
The Senior Estimator will support the Estimating team in developing and preparing timely estimates and bid proposals in a fast-paced environment. This person will work with the other team members and their supervisor on getting pricing out to the customer, reviewing specifications and structural engineering plans, get pricing from manufacturers for estimates / quotes preparation, and help with Request for Quotes.
Responsibilities :
Review DOT websites for new jobsPrepare and review quotes / estimate sheets in a clear, concise and well justified format for client submissionField customer requests for quotes and create detailed breakdowns of project costsInteract with suppliers and / or purchasing department to obtain pricing information, and secure competitive quotes for materials and components as neededReview specifications / structural engineering plans and send them to manufacturers to help prepare quotes / estimates while accurately assessing :Required labor hours and skill levelsEquipment costsQuantity, size, and cost of materialsOverheadMarket fluctuationsProfit marginsPotential risks & uncertaintiesContingency planning into costsWork in applicable software to track schedules and deadlinesProactively partner with other team members and / or management to sort out pricing internally by reviewing mark-ups and quotesMaintain in-depth, working knowledge of relevant technical standards, manufacturing processes, and industry practicesServe as a critical link between engineering, purchasing, and project management by ensuring cost estimates are aligned with client needs and project requirements.Any and all remaining prep work that goes into putting an estimate togetherAny other duties as supervisor or the President / CEO may requiredPosition Qualifications Competencies & Skills :
Customer service orientation and ability to quickly build trust with customers requiredAbility to work efficiently with a deadline driven personality and the ability and initiative to work in a fast-paced environment, requiredStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, requiredExcellent attention to detail, requiredPersonal organizational skills, with specific focused attention to detail necessary to succeedMust be able to speak fluent, English, non – negotiableAbility to listen, understand, and follow directions accurately and completely are neededCommunication and teamwork skills with a positive demeanor is requiredMust be willing to learn new technologies and be self-motivated to increase knowledgeStrong with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and AdobeMust be tech savvy and able to navigate the internet and computer systemsStrong work ethics are a mustEducation and Experience :
Bachelor's Degree, preferred3-5 years of experience working with an estimation department, requiredExperience reviewing technical details, reading blueprints / schematics, and specification plan sheets, requiredExperience with pricing; strong math aptitude and pricing, required5 years of hands-on electronics hardware and wiring experience, highly preferredPrior knowledge of cost estimating software and tools, highly preferredUnderstanding of relevant industry standards and regulations, highly preferred but not requiredThe Ideal Candidate for this position will :
Quickly learn the workflow system, while acquiring new product knowledge within the industry as it developsWork with other team members to create an upbeat, positively motivated workspace as we solve customers' issuesBe aligned with the company culture of teamwork and Christian valuesStrive for continual excellence in all they doEEOC
Signal Service and Traffic Control Products provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also perform criminal background screening and drug testing and participate in E-Verify. To request possible accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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