Job#: 2040739
Job Description:
OverviewThe Estimator is an active technical member of Vision's Engineering team, participating in pre-sales activities as required to generate business. Providing sales support for account managers in new, qualified business opportunities, the Estimator is responsible for the preparation of material takeoffs and labor estimates on small to medium size projects. This person processes detailed breakdowns of components and elements of estimates for systems.
Responsibilities
* Interface with distributors and manufacturers to negotiate competitive pricing and strategic advantages with our supply chain
* Develop Labor & Material estimates (BOL/BOM) and a detailed Statements of Work (SOW)
* Participate with management and sales team to develop a winning strategy on proposals and quotations
* Accurately generate take-offs and spreadsheets for estimates
* Design and estimate small to medium size installations
* Plan and manage time and schedule effectively
* Attend Game Plan/Strategy Meeting for the assigned projects
* Check Vision Stock. Negotiate a fair market price with purchasing for material that can be utilized
* Provide Value Engineering options for every estimate
* Generate a price comparison spreadsheet and populate the estimates with the best price
* Conduct Labor & Material Estimate (BOL/BOM) Reviews with Practice Manager
* Participate in post-award handoff meetings, coordinating with Sales, PMO, Procurement, Partners, and any other necessary resources
DIMENSIONS
* Professional, highly organized, and effective with personal time management
* Understands critical importance of customer service
* Team player with ability to develop effective working relationships with others as needed for high performance in the position as a key contributing member
* Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a part of a cross-functional team, providing sales, engineering, capture, project manager, operations, and admin support as required
* Proactive and professional communication skills. Ability to communicate in a direct, concise manner in both verbal and written interactions. Proactive and professional communication with internal and external customers. Ability to present and interact with senior executives as needed
* Ability to manage expectations of internal and external customers, and keep them informed
* Moderate technical writing skills
* Proactive and results-oriented
* Achieves objectives through limited supervision
* Timely responses to appropriate inquiries
* Understanding Design of diversified cabling infrastructure for redundancy.
* Understanding of Access Control and CCTV
* Basic Understanding of power consumption for Server/Network racks.
Qualifications
* 1-2 years of experience estimating small to medium sized low voltage projects is desired.
* Knowledge of Access Control, CCTV, Alarm Intrusion and cabling
* Some knowledge of universal wiring systems a plus
* Independent, self-driven, highly customer focused and able to work under minimum supervision
* Some experience working with Microsoft Office productivity tools
Vision Technologies is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran
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