Job Posting for Lighting Estimator at Facility Solutions Group
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
25 - New York - New York, NY
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
 
Salary Range
$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Local Travel Only
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Construction
Description
Facility Solutions Group is dedicated to timeless contribution and service in lighting, electrical, energy, and technology fields. Our mission is to consistently provide our customers with superior value through quality products, service and support by contributing to the quality of life of all employees.
As one of the nations largest single-source providers of lighting and electrical products, electrical services, electrical construction, and energy management solutions is expanding their staff and seeking a Lighting Estimator to join the Manhattan team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Lighting Estimator you will provide accurate, competitive and timely project pricing through systematic and careful drawing take-offs. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professional customer service, meet deadlines, work effectively in challenging environment and be willing to go the extra mile.
A Lighting Estimator will:
Effectively review and evaluate architectural and electrical drawings
Read and review lighting specifications to ensure they are in sync with layout and application on drawings.
Interact with professionals (architects, engineer, lighting designer) when you find inconsistencies between specifications and drawings via RFI (request for information)
Check the specifications and quantities against the order when we win a project
Review and account for lighting scope changes for bulletins/addendums on projects in progress to assist Project Management
Determine costs and sell amounts to maintain appropriate margins
Submit accurate and timely proposals/bids to customers
Collaborate with Management/Sales on all proposals
Increase overall project performance
Increase overall department performance
Interaction with manufacturers and factory sales reps to assure competitive and timely pricing
Interaction with contractors to follow up on proposals/bids, review scope and answer scope/project related questions
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will satisfy the following requirements and qualifications:
College graduate preferred
Lighting estimating experience a plus
Construction estimating experience a plus
OASIS estimating software experience a plus
Experience with reviewing construction plans, specifications, architectural sketches and other related construction documents
Ability to complete material take-offs a plus
Must be able to meet deadlines, multitask, work effectively in a challenging environment, and be willing to go the extra mile
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint)
Strong quantitative and analytical math skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
WE OFFER
Stable employment.
401K Program with matching contributions.
Medical, Dental and Life benefits.
We reward people who are self-motivated, demonstrate excellent work ethic with competitive pay and possibility of earning bonuses.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
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