Project Estimator

Storage Solutions Inc•Westfield, IN

just now•Remote

About The Position

This position will be an integral part of the Warehouse Equipment Implementation team, generating proposals based upon customer needs. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Account Managers during the solutions development phase of the sales cycle.

Requirements

Highly detail-oriented, ability to manage critical deadlines
Ability to multitask effectively & prioritize & execute tasks
Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
Ability to work through solution design and vendor pricing with internal and external partners
Technically competent and proficient with various software programs: Excel, Word, Outlook, AutoCAD, Smartsheet
Strong written and oral communication skills: In-person meetings, email, phone calls
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
Strong technical aptitude – highly knowledgeable of industry systems including complex integrated systems and components
BA/BS or equivalent experience
1-2 years of experience as an Estimator, or comparable experience in a project management or sales support role
Fast-Paced Multi-Tasker
Attention to Details
Strong work ethic
Ability to follow through with tasks given by colleagues and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Account Managers to evaluate customer needs, design and present the best solution to the customer
Own proposal generation from start to finish, leveraging information provided by Account Managers to scope projects and supply a formal proposal for customer review
Reviewing customer-supplied scopes and/or formal Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
Creating project counts/takeoffs to build material BOM and labor scopes
Work with third-party vendors and subcontractor partners to solicit price, lead time, and project timeline estimates for the proposal
Work with third-party PE partners for preliminary engineering designs to support customer needs for specific locations and scopes
Facilitate Proposal-to-Project handoff meetings with Project Managers, reviewing proposal scope, customer deliverables, budget, and risks
Collaborate with internal drafting and design team to create (and update, as needed) design drawings to support proposals
Support project management team with Sales Order Form generation and submission to Project Coordinator team for material-only orders
Support Implementation team by maintaining internal reporting and budgeting tools: Vendor lead time updates and Vendor Portal information, Vendor quick-ship inventories and updates, Internal estimator tool updates, Internal budget pricing tool updates, Maintain Vendor-specific documents and folders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
Adhere to company proposal processes, including using the latest tools and formatting standards
Participate in internal projects as required