Estimator II

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for providing customers with industry and technology insights to develop timely proposals that address customer needs. As the Estimator II, you will focus on a specific industry and function to serve as a domain expert in support of Revere Business Developers and Engineers. The Estimator II position requires a good working knowledge of the technologies commonly needed for the customers served. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Maintain knowledge of Revere’s services we provide and communicate services to existing customers on a regular basis.

·       Meet stated deadlines for bid submission.

·       Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Revere’s pricing structure.

·       Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new products and solutions for industry service area.

·       Use Revere’s standard estimating tools.

·       Observe Revere’s requirements for quotation approval limits.

·       Provide clear, comprehensive project bid documentation.

·       Provide frequent customer follow-up for outstanding quotations.

·       Provide job estimates, change order estimates and quotations that are consistent with Revere’s profit margin standards.

·       Tightly coordinate customer activity with the assigned Business Development Manager (BDM) or engineering resources assigned.

·       Function as a customer advocate in routing information and in responding to customer needs within the Revere organization.

·       Serve as an active member of the customer service team; communicate identified issues, concerns, and problems to other team members in a timely manner.

·       Function as a problem solver; seek to identify innovative methods to resolve customer problems.

·       Work with other members of the customer service team to assure that all customer issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

·         Work with Division Manager to identify delegation needs based on job size and labor availability.

·         Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Degreed Electrical Engineer with 2 years’ experience OR 4 years’ experience in the controls field.

·         Knowledgeable of controls field and application requirements.

·         Knowledgeable of latest industry application methods (software/networking/equipment).

·         Basic computer literacy – Microsoft Office, e-mail, estimating programs.

·         Ability to interpret job specifications in a detailed and accurate manner- emphasis on obtaining clarification for any unclear areas.

·         Skilled in estimating and quoting – both components and man-hour/time requirements.

·         Customer service focus – frequent, clear customer communication with emphasis on problem identification, resolution, and follow-up.

COMPETENCIES: 

·         Achievement Orientation

·         Critical Judgement

·         Initiative

·         Planning and Organizing 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. 

·         The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places.

·         The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.   

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

·         50% of time looking at a computer.

·         Working safely is a condition of employment.

·         Work is performed mostly in office settings. 

·         Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of proposed project sites. 

·         Limited travel is required.

·         Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.

·         Ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.

·         Ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines, or productivity quotas. 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, and business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Longer hours, evenings and weekend work will frequently be necessary.