Estimator III

VFP INC•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of construction and electrical experience.
One year certificate or associate degree
5+ years of estimating experience
Excellent written and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task.
High degree of professionalism and ability to hold confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Highly desired skills and exposure related to estimating data-center projects, including familiarity with redundancy strategies (N/N+1/2N), UPS and battery system integration, busway distribution, high-density electrical layouts, and customer-specific standards common within the data-center sector.
Strong, preferred experience working with industrial electrical systems, including direct involvement with MCCs, switchgear, transformers, VFDs, and other process-driven equipment.
Familiarity gained through hands-on estimating or project coordination, as well as a solid understanding of industrial specification structures, sequencing, and coordination requirements typical in manufacturing, utility, and heavy-industrial environments.

Responsibilities

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 using established tables and data, 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.