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Estimator III

VFP INCRoanoke, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Prepares bids and written proposals based upon specifications provided directly by the customer and/or from the Business Development Managers. This position requires the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet customer-mandated time schedules.

Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of construction and electrical experience.
  • One year certificate or associate degree
  • 5+ years of estimating experience
  • Excellent written and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • High degree of professionalism and ability to hold confidential information.

Nice To Haves

  • Highly desired skills and exposure related to estimating data-center projects, including familiarity with redundancy strategies (N/N+1/2N), UPS and battery system integration, busway distribution, high-density electrical layouts, and customer-specific standards common within the data-center sector.
  • Strong, preferred experience working with industrial electrical systems, including direct involvement with MCCs, switchgear, transformers, VFDs, and other process-driven equipment.
  • Familiarity gained through hands-on estimating or project coordination, as well as a solid understanding of industrial specification structures, sequencing, and coordination requirements typical in manufacturing, utility, and heavy-industrial environments.

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the bids and proposals process to estimate costs and prepares detailed written proposals and compliance matrices.
  • Reads and interprets one-line wiring diagrams to determine equipment needs for estimate.
  • Reviews project specifications and drawings, builds clarifications and exceptions, and calls out discrepancies based on experience.
  • Determines material quantities and labor required for total job cost using established tables and data, and obtaining quotations from suppliers and/or subcontractors.
  • Assists with preparation of sales bid forms as needed.
  • Works with Purchasing to maintain accurate material costs on the shelter bid forms.
  • Works with Human Resources to maintain accurate labor costs on the shelter bid summary sheet.
  • Assists the Business Development Managers with follow-up by phone on previous quotations submitted to the customer.
  • Checks and confirms that customer specifications and purchase orders are in acknowledgement of written proposals.
  • Operates with minimal supervision to execute all levels of complexity of bids and proposals.
  • Maintains key customer knowledge and insight including customer standards, familiarity with previous key customer quote opportunities, and key customer expectations regarding scope, pricing, and lead time.
  • Performs other tasks as required by the Bids and Proposals Manager or Lead Estimator.

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