Estimator

Vmc Group•New Hyde Park, NY

49d•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Estimator generates proposals that meet customer's specifications and other requirements, and prepares the final budget for the project, product, or service. This is accomplished through collaboration with Engineers, the Sales Team, and other related departments. Essential Job Responsibilities not limited to: Estimating Review blueprints and make decisions on product that meets project specifications, code requirements, and any special project criteria Use established pricing schedules to prepare and accurately generate proposals that comply with plans, specifications, and any special project criteria provided by the Sales Reps Use discretion with respect to product selection to achieve customer specifications and achieving the company's profitability Accurately communicate to the customer the scope of the proposal and any special deviations as it relates to the plans and specifications through generation of a scope document Prepare and submit the final proposal to the customer for each project using VMC's products or services within stated timeframes Sales Support Communicate effectively with the relevant departments to achieve objectives, which involves use of in-depth product knowledge and product application experience Escalate customer concerns effectively Accurately maintain the key project information and total scope of work in all sales proposal templates, sales estimating tools, and sales quote log Develop and accurately maintain all data in required sales trackers Support customer sales through service, education, and effective problem-solving Support strategic sales plan

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is a plus
2 years commercial construction Experience
2 years project management experience with a contractor is preferred.
1 year Estimating experience with an HVAC equipment dealer
Strong team player with excellent people and communications skills
Proven ability to read plan drawings and blueprints
Excellent math skills, ability to apply concepts of basic geometry
Strong attention to detail, resourceful, self-starter and a problem solver
Demonstrated excellence in organization and time management skills
Exceptional customer service skills, positive and upbeat attitude
Strong team player with excellent people and communication skills
Must be able to travel maximum of 5% if needed

Nice To Haves

Sales Experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Review blueprints and make decisions on product that meets project specifications, code requirements, and any special project criteria
Use established pricing schedules to prepare and accurately generate proposals that comply with plans, specifications, and any special project criteria provided by the Sales Reps
Use discretion with respect to product selection to achieve customer specifications and achieving the company's profitability
Accurately communicate to the customer the scope of the proposal and any special deviations as it relates to the plans and specifications through generation of a scope document
Prepare and submit the final proposal to the customer for each project using VMC's products or services within stated timeframes
Communicate effectively with the relevant departments to achieve objectives, which involves use of in-depth product knowledge and product application experience
Escalate customer concerns effectively
Accurately maintain the key project information and total scope of work in all sales proposal templates, sales estimating tools, and sales quote log
Develop and accurately maintain all data in required sales trackers
Support customer sales through service, education, and effective problem-solving
Support strategic sales plan