EMPLOYMENT – ESTIMATOR

The Estimator Level I position be responsible for providing material, labor and time estimates and proposals for capital equipment projects, while establishing base cost standards and maintain costing data base through development of costing spreadsheets and links to assure efficient estimating procedures. This position focuses on using technical, organizational, customer knowledge and experience to complete tasks required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Review proposal log for assigned proposals/quotes.
Work on proposals/quotes as assigned.
Review and understand customer specifications and/or drawings to qualify customer’s needs and requests.
Work on proposals/quotes as assigned.
Research previous jobs for comparable builds.
Review jobs actual costs for comparison to estimate in order to evaluate accuracy of quoting process.
Adjust comparable jobs as necessary to conform to the current bid.
Prepares formal proposal/quote, with detail to be presented.
Review proposal for all customer requirements.
Spells out equipment specification, delivery, payment terms, lead times and terms and conditions.
Have firm understanding of all vendor product lines and how they will be best applying to the customer’s needs.
Contact vendors directly through vendor websites for major commercial components.
Suggest alternatives / options to be presented to the customer by Inside Sales Engineers and/or Regional Sales Managers.
Communicates as required (Any Sales Order or Customer Change) with Sales, Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing, Production and Service.
Revise quotes as needed to meet customer requirements.
Review and process customer purchase order to ensure that it accurately matches the initial quote with regards to specification, pricing, payment terms and sales margins.
Serves as support staff for the Regional Sales Managers, Inside Sales Engineers, Parts Manager, Engineering Staff, Purchasing Staff, Production Staff, Service Staff and others as needed.
Consult with Engineers and other technical staff as needed.
Selection of steel sizing using charts and information when available.
Establish base standard item pricing for quotes.
Create and maintain costing data base.
Develop costing spreadsheets and links to assure efficient estimating procedures.
Develop cost standards.

Competencies

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Interpersonal skills – Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, discretion and tolerance to Ability to interact with individuals in a respectful manner, and to engage others in a constructive two-way conversation.
Oral communication ability – Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written communication ability- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Ability to plan and organize work- Ability to establish courses of action to ensure that work is completed Ability to set priorities, goals and timetables to achieve maximum productivity.
Teamwork ability- Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of
Enthusiasm and initiative-Ability to maintain an enthusiastic, proactive approach to meet job
Ability to negotiate and persuade others -Ability to persuade and influence others, and to negotiate to find mutually acceptable
Customer focus orientation – Ability to make customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships.
Ability to apply knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated
Ability to apply knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus,

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually an office setting.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Regular hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours and weekends will be required/expected as needed.

TRAVEL

This position does not require travel.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma, general education degree (GED), Trade school, equivalent training or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level 3 Field Service Technician will have 3 -5 years on the job experience.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

Current valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

EEO STATEMENT

G.W. Becker Inc, provides fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. G.W. Becker, Inc. hires and promotes individual’s status, solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled

G.W. Becker, Inc. job descriptions are written to generally define the role of each person’s job to help the employee understand the expectations of the company. The essential functions, expected results, personal expectations; qualifications, training, physical requirements and work environment may not be all inclusive and were current as of the date of the most recent revision. G. W. Becker, Inc. may add or delete items as the need arises. This job description does not create a contract or promise of employment. You became an employee of G. W. Becker, Inc. voluntarily and your employment is at will. “At will” means that you may terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Likewise, “at will” means that G. W. Becker, Inc. may terminate your employment at will at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, as long as we do not violate federal or state laws.