Estimator

Lonestar Lighting & Technology•Grand Prairie, TX

21d

About The Position

Lonestar Lighting and Technology is seeking an Estimator to work closely with the sales team to accurately estimate costs, revenue, and materials for electrical components and lighting on residential and commercial construction projects. The Estimator partners with internal and external stakeholders—including general contractors, manufacturers, and representative agencies—to gather the information needed to prepare projections. The role calls for strong communication and organizational skills and a commitment to providing customer service that exceeds customer goals and expectations. This job description provides a general outline of expected day-to-day duties and may not include all responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong interpersonal communication, critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
May need to lift up to 25 lbs. infrequently.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must constantly operate a computer and office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two or more years of experience in an estimator capacity is ideal.

Responsibilities

Assess projects and identify requirements for time, labor, and material costs.
Read blueprints and analyze applicable documents to prepare estimates.
Prepare reports detailing the full scope of a lighting package for customer approval.
Calculate costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
Obtain and maintain current information on manufacturers’ pricing structures and recommend cost-reduction options when available.
Make final calculations, analyses, and adjustments to estimates.
Present estimates to clients in a timely, professional manner.
Assist the sales team with final project preparation transactions.
Contribute to team efforts by completing related tasks as needed.