Lighting Applications Specialist

Lonestar Electric Supply•Houston, TX

About The Position

Lonestar Electric Supply has an immediate opening for a Lighting Applications Specialist. In this position, you would be a key part of the Team, ensuring that Lonestar’s projects are successfully estimated and quoted. You will use your strong organizational skills to work closely with our sales team, manufacturer representative agencies, and manufacturers to acquire the necessary information to account for, estimate, and accurately quote all materials associated with the lighting scope of construction projects. The main role includes preparing photometric studies to ensure code compliance for VE options, reviewing quantity takeoffs and bids of lighting fixtures based upon various stages of construction drawings, and quotations to customers by utilizing sales and technical knowledge for the preparation of quotation packages.

Requirements

Ability to work with customers and provide excellent service
Outstanding computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam
Working knowledge of AGi32, Visual (or similar software) and AutoCAD® (or comparable) computer aided drafting software
Previous experience in estimation or related field preferred
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
Demonstrated adaptability to a fast-paced, dynamic organization
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities
Ability to effectively establish rapport, present information and respond to questions from sales team, and clients.
Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Responsibilities

Prepare point-by-point photometric analyses by thoroughly reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting construction documents and plans provided by the customer
Discuss the results directly with the customer and sales personnel, indicating any modifications to the design, fixture placement and/or fixture selection to meet the expected lighting level or effect.
Provide lighting recommendations and technical assistance to designers.
Review estimates and takeoffs by lower tier employees. Providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth.
Complete estimates for routine and complex Multifamily Projects, as needed to maintain bid board deadlines.
Collaborate with Lonestar’s sales team and customers to understand all pertinent project details
Gather all necessary information for accurate estimate and quote projects, including quantity takeoffs, or review other employee’s quantity takeoffs and take ownership to finalize estimate.
Identify and communicate discrepancies in drawing layouts and quantities to sales as applicable, between Electrical, Architectural and ID drawings
Send quote requests to manufacturers and manufacturer representatives as applicable
Correspond with various stakeholders, including but not limited to sales team, manufacturer’s representatives, and external clients
Ensure work is delivered accurately and timely to agreed service level
Obtain and maintain current information on agents ongoing pricing structures
Administer quotes with special instructions and documentation requirements
Expedite project quotes and prepare required client reports
Communicate with all departments involved in completing quotations
Participate in job handoff meetings
Embody passion, flexibility, adaptability, innovation, customer focus and ethical conduct in all aspects of the role.
Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor or manager