Estimator

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  • Continuum Solutions
Job Summary
Location
Houston ,TX 77246
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
20 Jan 2025
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Job Description

We are Continuum Solutions, a boutique, talent acquisition firm based in Houston, TX. We have partnered exclusively with our local client (Houston, 77090) to identify talent for their Estimator positions.


For over 33 years, our client has provided custom electrical power systems including switchboards, motor control centers, AC and DC motor drives, generator controls, power quality solutions, complete electrical houses, solar inverters, energy storage, and automation and control systems to various industries.



Estimator


The Estimator will work closely with our sales and engineering teams to collect and summarize technical specifications, one-lines and any additional related documents needed to define the scope of work. The main duty of the Estimator is to identify the labor, material and time requirements for the scope of work defined by analyzing all information collected. The Estimator will compute cost estimates based on the scope of work that has been defined and prepare a detailed technical proposal. As an estimator you will be cross-trained in all facets of quoting, design, production, products and service; additionally, you will learn skills which could be applicable in other sales roles as the company grows. You must be organized, coachable, detail oriented, possess exceptional communication skills, and be able to thrive in a diverse work environment.



Essential duties and responsibilities:


  • Document Requests for Quote (RFQ) in ERP system
  • Develop and submit quotes to clients
  • Develop and submit preliminary elevation and one-line drawings to clients
  • Enter sales orders in ERP system
  • Maintain records of project information, vendor quote documentation and workup estimates
  • Schedule internal project handoff meetings in a timely manner
  • Process change order documents
  • Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, schematics, onelines and related documents.
  • Identifies labor, material and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, schematics, onlines, specifications and related documents.
  • Computes costs by analyzing labor, material and time requirements
  • Verify order payment schedule, terms and conditions, and shipping terms
  • Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending education workshops.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Fulfill client appointments in a timely manner, appointment means visiting customer site with the assigned salesman for the purpose of gathering information used in the quoting process.
  • Assess RFQs by identifying project requirements regarding time, labor, and material costs
  • Read schematics, onelines, bills of material and specification documents to prepare quotes, proposals and estimates
  • Collaborate with sales team, vendors, contractors and engineers during estimate creation to ensure quote accuracy
  • Participate on conference calls with EPD salesman of record and customer as needed
  • Review customer purchase orders and compare to quote to ensure accuracy
  • Occasionally train new estimating employees
  • Enter return material authorization (RMA) requests in ERP system
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Estimating
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Time management
  • Preference for candidate with electrical experience in lieu of a technical degree OR 1+ year(s) relevant experience with a degree

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