Estimator, Business

Lonestar Lighting and Technology is looking for an Estimator who will work closely with the sales team to ensure all prospective construction projects are accurately estimated for cost, revenue and materials associated with the electrical components and lighting of residential and commercial jobs. You will use your communication and organizational skills to partner with internal and external stakeholders, such as general contractors, manufacturers, and their representative agencies, to acquire the necessary information to provide these projections.

The ideal candidate will also have a strong desire to provide superior Customer Service to exceed customer goals and expectations.

• Assess projects by identifying project requirements regarding time, labor, and material costs associated.
• Read blueprints and analyze all other applicable documents to prepare estimates.
• Prepare reports detailing the full scope of a lighting package for customer approval.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Obtain and maintain current information on manufacturer’s ongoing pricing structures and recommend cost-reduction options, where available.
• Act as a final say in the calculation, analyzation, and adjustment of estimates.
• Present estimates to clients in a timely, professional manner.
• Assist sales team in the final project preparation transactions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in an estimator capacity ideal.
• Ability to work independently or as a part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Time management skills.

• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Holiday Pay

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.