Estimator

nVent • Chattanooga, TN

18d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: At nVent Management Company, you’ll join a collaborative, customer-focused team based onsite in Chattanooga, TN. As an Estimator, you will support high-volume electrical and structural estimating activities while working closely with customers and internal partners. This is a role crafted to build strong estimating fundamentals within a fast-paced construction environment, while contributing to our world-class standards and business goals.

Requirements

• We are seeking motivated, diligent individuals with a strong interest in electrical construction and estimating.
• To be successful in this role, you should bring the following qualifications and attributes:
• Two-year technical degree and/or equivalent experience in engineering, construction, science/technology, or business, preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical systems and construction practices.
• Familiarity with electrical and building codes such as IBC, NEC, and NFPA.
• Ability to manage fluctuating workloads in a high-volume quoting environment.
• Interest in long-term growth, with potential future pathways into Project Management or advanced estimating roles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in estimating, construction, or a related technical role is preferred.
• Experience entering and maintaining project data within a CRM system, preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working within spreadsheet-based tools, preferred.
• Excellent ability to engage and collaborate with customers and internal groups (Project Managers, engineers, sales).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project and bid data within the Salesforce CRM, including bid values, dates, and workload tracking.
• Monitor workload and assigned quotes in Salesforce to ensure timely and accurate turnaround.
• Download, coordinate, and upload bidding and customer documentation.
• Review specifications, drawings, and contract documents to fully understand project scope, requirements, and pricing impacts.
• Conduct electrical and structural material take-offs to aid monthly quoting efforts (contributing to roughly $10M in quotes per month).
• Run quotes through a proprietary, Excel-based quote tool to generate proposal outputs.
• Prepare detailed proposal letters or bid forms for customer submission.
• Submit Requests for Information (RFIs) related to estimating questions by established deadlines.
• Identify key project considerations (schedule requirements, risks, special conditions, etc.) and communicate findings to sales and project collaborators.
• Support updates to estimates upon award and assist with transition of information to the project team.
• Review purchase orders, subcontracts, and contracts for accuracy and alignment with quoted scope.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree