Project Estimator

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has a need for a Project Estimator at our San Leandro, CA location.

The Project Estimator provides sales support to the Sales team.

• Review plans, drawings, and specifications to determine the best product solution.
• Develop customer quotes based on specification documents, employing value engineering methods to meet or exceed the intent of the specification.
• Maintain full‑cycle tracking of project work and communicate with other teams involved.
• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Sales Representatives to determine the best course of action to deliver solutions that put customers first.
• Research online Plan Centers to obtain specifications and active projects that include generators, transfer switches, and uninterruptable power supplies for the standby power market.
• Evaluate sub‑contractor and vendor quotes for accuracy and completion.
• Provide updates to Sales Representatives on quotes going to customers assigned to them.
• Routinely enter daily activities into work tracking systems as applicable and provide a daily log of quote activity to Sales Managers and Sales Representatives.
• Maintain and submit necessary paperwork and reports in a timely and complete manner, such as quotes and expense reports.
• Research the market to develop a contractor bidders list on each project to ensure all interested contractors receive a proposal.
• Provide materials and literature to support promotional efforts; coordinate and participate in facility visits and trade shows; keep customers informed of new products and changes.
• Seek out, identify, and promote cost improvements.
• Maintain the Power Systems Industry Representative credential via Dealer Performance Center.
• Travel away from the base location as needed to perform jobsite walkthroughs, visit customers, attend offsite training, and participate in project commissioning; operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain regular, punctual, and predictable attendance.

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business Management, Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another closely related field and a minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license, with an acceptable driving record, and have access to reliable transportation.

The pay range for this position is: $95,000.00 - $ (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.)

Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities. We provide a family‑oriented environment that promotes safety, personal growth, and professional achievement.

Peterson Power Systems, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

A drug screen and background check is required.