Project Estimator

Job Title: Project Estimator

Department: Warehouse Equipment Implementation

Location: Westfield, IN, Kansas City, MO, Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

This position will be an integral part of the Warehouse Equipment Implementation team, generating proposals based upon customer needs. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Account Managers during the solutions development phase of the sales cycle.

• Collaborate with Account Managers to evaluate customer needs, design and present the best solution to the customer
• Own proposal generation from start to finish, leveraging information provided by Account Managers to scope projects and supply a formal proposal for customer review
• Reviewing customer-supplied scopes and/or formal Requests for Proposal (RFPs)
• Creating project counts/takeoffs to build material BOM and labor scopes
• Work with third-party vendors and subcontractor partners to solicit price, lead time, and project timeline estimates for the proposal
• Work with third-party PE partners for preliminary engineering designs to support customer needs for specific locations and scopes
• Facilitate Proposal-to-Project handoff meetings with Project Managers, reviewing proposal scope, customer deliverables, budget, and risks
• Collaborate with internal drafting and design team to create (and update, as needed) design drawings to support proposals
• Support project management team with Sales Order Form generation and submission to Project Coordinator team for material-only orders
• Support Implementation team by maintaining internal reporting and budgeting tools:
  • Vendor lead time updates and Vendor Portal information
  • Vendor quick-ship inventories and updates
  • Internal estimator tool updates
  • Internal budget pricing tool updates
  • Maintain Vendor-specific documents and folders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Adhere to company proposal processes, including using the latest tools and formatting standards
• Participate in internal projects as required

• Highly detail-oriented, ability to manage critical deadlines
• Ability to multitask effectively & prioritize & execute tasks
• Experience in working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Ability to work through solution design and vendor pricing with internal and external partners
• Technically competent and proficient with various software programs:
  Excel, Word, Outlook, AutoCAD, Smartsheet
• Strong written and oral communication skills:
  In-person meetings, email, phone calls
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Strong technical aptitude – highly knowledgeable of industry systems including complex integrated systems and components
• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years of experience as an Estimator, or comparable experience in a project management or sales support role

• Fast-Paced Multi-Tasker
• Attention to Details
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to follow through with tasks given by colleagues and meet deadlines

• Office-oriented position
• 8:30-5:00 M-F standard work schedule
• Overtime work will be required periodically

• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vison Benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• Company HSA Contribution
• Professional Growth Opportunities