What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator III position at VFP INC?
Job Details
Job Location: HQ - Roanoke, VA
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Prepares bids and written proposals based upon specifications provided directly by the customer and/or from the Business Development Managers. This position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet customer-mandated time schedules.
- Assists in the bids and proposals process to estimate costs and prepares detailed written proposals and compliance matrices.
- Reads and interprets one-line wiring diagrams to determine equipment needs for estimate.
- Reviews project specifications and drawings, builds clarifications and exceptions, and calls out discrepancies based on experience.
- Determines material quantities and labor required for total job cost. This is accomplished using tables and data established within the department and obtaining quotations from suppliers and/or subcontractors.
- Assists with preparation of sales bid forms as needed.
- Works with Purchasing to maintain accurate material costs on the shelter bid forms.
- Works with Human Resources to maintain accurate labor costs on the shelter bid summary sheet.
- Assists the Business Development Managers with follow-up by phone on previous quotations submitted to the customer.
- Checks and confirms that customer specifications and purchase orders are in acknowledgement of written proposals.
- Operates with minimal supervision to execute all levels of complexity of bids and proposals.
- Maintains key customer knowledge and insight including customer standards, familiarity with previous key customer quote opportunities, and key customer expectations regarding scope, pricing, and lead time.
- Performs other tasks as required by the Bids and Proposals Manager or Lead Estimator.
Qualifications
• Must have excellent written and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must have the ability to schedule workload to meet customer mandated deadlines
• Must have a high degree of professionalism and the ability to hold confidential information
• Knowledge of construction / electrical experience AC & DC / HVAC
- One year certificate or associate degree
- 5 years of estimating experience
