Quotations Specialist / Estimator

CareerPaths NW•Spokane, WA

11d

About The Position

Our client, an established firm in the commercial lighting industry, is currently seeking to hire a Quotations Specialist/Estimator. The successful candidate will join a dynamic inside sales team, playing a vital role in securing projects through the review of plans, specifications, addenda, and customer requests to create detailed and accurate lighting bill of materials within required deadlines. The company offers competitive benefits including a 401(k) plan, Health/Vision/Dental insurance, a spending account, and paid time off.

Requirements

Lighting or Electrical Estimating: 3-5 years required
Construction management: 1 year preferred
Knowledge of Lighting and Lighting Controls
Construction Industry background and ability to read and understand plans and specifications
Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat
Familiarity with Oasis, Cahill, Excel, Smartsheet and Bluebeam a plus
Eager to learn and have a desire to understand how things work
Critical Thinking, utilizing individual and team-based problem-solving skills
Team oriented, self-starter who is motivated to grow with the company
Excellent verbal, non-verbal, interpersonal, and intrapersonal communication skills
Organized and able to manage multiple projects from multiple accounts
Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
Punctual, detail oriented and able to work at local office

Responsibilities

Utilize critical thinking to solve individual and team-based problems
Work with the outside sales team to provide budget pricing for projects
Correspond with manufacturers to get correct pricing for all products on projects
Know and understand all pricing and policies of our manufacturer partners
Develop and maintain strong relationships with our manufacturer partners
Communicate clearly with other departments on assigned projects
Meet bid date deadlines, working with the sales team to strategize bids
Work with project managers to ensure a clean project handoff once a project has been won
Manage money on projects to ensure maximum profitability
Read and understand plans and specifications – including lighting fixture schedules
Build and maintain strong relationships with all customers and outside sales staff
Help technical support and project management teams with substitution requests and submittals
Perform other duties as required