Estimator

Description

Under the direction of the Estimating Manager, the Sprinkler Construction Estimator will primarily support the Construction Department with estimating and sales, which includes: sales pipeline development and maintenance, internal and external communication, bid and scope clarification, providing a proposal, and sales bookings.

• Pursue Bid Tabs for all estimates that are not awarded
• Provides a layout of sprinkler system/components via company procedures, which may involve a paper or digital layout
• Coordinates multiple scopes to produce one proposal to customer when appropriate
• Submit Expense Reports timely; ensure expenses are targeted and approved in advance
• Receives and reviews requests for proposals or invitations to bid directly from customers, bid boards, or other means
• Conducts peer reviews on proposals as required
• Identifies and qualifies scope per bid documents, job walks, or local requirements
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction and respond to Customer Satisfaction Survey feedback improvement opportunities
• Prepares assigned reports needed for invoicing (Customer set up sheet)
• Conduct job site surveys to ensure the accuracy of the estimate, as needed
• Communicate quotes or proposals directly with customer via phone and/or email
• Generates sales or opportunities through customer outreach or other means
• Maintain an Account Ownership mindset to ensure Customer Satisfaction and Customer Retention
• Reviews and seeks approvals on estimates exceeding value or scope of work thresholds as required
• Actively Participate in required Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly team meetings
• Receives signed quotes, NTP or contracts for proposed work, updates Bid Log, and submits for processing per company procedures
• Documents conversations and activity per company procedures
• Ensure Safe Driving of Company Vehicle or Personal Vehicle
• Maintain a Global Customer View for opportunities to expand leads and relationships across product lines and customer portfolio
• Complete weekly Bid Logs to track monthly Close Ratios and total Bids Won (i.e. 10- 15%, 1.5M)
• Updates and monitors the Bid Log for all projects
• Review Notices and Liens reports, contact customers as needed, and respond to Accounting team with updates
• Provide estimate and required budget details for all jobs bid
• Coordinates work schedules and resources with Remodel Department, as needed
• Promotes a positive ongoing relationship with customers and end users
• Provides exclusions on proposals as appropriate
• Participate in corporate meetings, quarterly sales meetings, and company events
• Provide detailed Scope Sheets for all jobs bid
• Records, updates, and monitors quotes via company policies, bid logs, and CRM, as appropriate
• Utilizes the most updated estimator workbook or estimating tool when preparing quote
• Estimates, quotes, and provides a proposal in a timely manner and ahead of bid deadlines when possible

Requirements

• Fire sprinkler field experience is preferred
• Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with all internal and external customers
• High School diploma or GED required
• Familiarity with technical references and codes
• Fire sprinkler design experience is preferred
• Higher education degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• 3+ Years of fire sprinkler sales experience required
• Customer Focused

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance