Estimator - Solutions Engineer
Estimator - Solutions Engineer
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Job Description
As the Estimator/Solutions Engineer you will create accurate aggressive and profitable proposals for a variety of commercial industrial and enterprise projects. You will review proposal specifications drawings attend meetings and review proposals within the Estimating staff for accuracy. You will focus on profitability and cost control. You will be responsible for all stages of the estimating process including Estimate Pricing tool and Proposal. You will oversee budgeting workflow and deliverables for multiple complex proposals and other duties as necessary to support the team.
In this role you will report directly to the VP of Engineering in our Farmington Hills MI headquarters office or may work remotely (central or eastern timezone USA applicants only); you should be able to work productively in a remote and independent setting and be within commuting distance of a major airport for travel needs (up to 25.
What Youll Do (responsibilities)
- Analyze project plans specifications and other documentation to prepare detailed cost estimates.
- Identify labor material and time requirements for each project.
- Prepare proposals budgets and cost breakdowns for clients.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors suppliers and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
- Evaluate proposals of subcontractors and vendors for completeness of scope of work schedule compliance with specifications or other proposal requirements.
- Work with the Sales Account Manager to prepare a proposal plan that meets the objectives of the proposal budget and timeline.
- Prepare value engineering analysis in anticipation of the customers best interest.
- Assist field operations with the estimate after proposal award & at project closeout.
- Prepare proposal letter including the scope of work inclusions exclusions and clarifications while carefully meeting scheduled due dates.
- Review RFP specifications and validate compliance or exception while also ensuring the estimate and proposal includes any necessary cost actions assumptions and exceptions.
- Proactively measure and manage project revenue/margin/profit objectives/hit rates.
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Prepare and lead the Proposal Review meeting with supporting documentation.
- Distribute RFP documents for risk management review of any special requirements (legal financial logistics safety etc. and to team members involved in the proposal and estimate preparation as required.
- Prepare an initial assessment of the technical financial schedule or any other unusual risks associated with a proposal.
- Obtain feedback from projects for lessons learned to incorporate in future proposals. Modify process accordingly.
- Monitor overall proposal costs and budgets and report metrics to senior management.
- Evaluates new products and services from vendors and coordinates and/or participates in the development of training programs to improve the process.
- Create and apply RF Connect standards throughout the estimating and proposal process.
Qualifications :
Experience You Have
- Previous experience in Construction Management & Estimating
- Distributed Antenna Systems building wiring/electrical/low voltage cabling knowledge and experience strongly preferred
- Proposal management and construction management experience
- Building/permit knowledge
- Experience in a business analyst/project management role in a complex technology and systems environment with multiprojects simultaneously
- Proven customer relationship skills customer service customer support
- Ability to multitask and well organized
- Excellent troubleshooting/problem solving skills
Educational/Vocational Training You Have
- Bachelors degree in Construction Mgmt or Engineering (or related field) and/or equivalent experience/certifications or working towards a degree
- Any related industry and/or manufacturer certifications a plus
- Familiarity with iBwave JDSU Invex AutoCAD a plus
Environmental/Physical Demands
- Must be capable of lifting within regulatory limits
- This position sometimes operates in commercial construction sites hospitals and occupied commercial & government buildings. Some activities require the use of a ladder or lift and standing or walking for extended periods of time. When in the office uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers etc.
Additional Information :
Job Type: Fulltime
Job Location: USA (telecommute/remote) only USbased candidates with US work authorization considered no outside recruiters
Education Level: High School Diploma (or equivalent) minimum college preferred
Travel: Occasional national travel required (up to 25 as needed to support the business/department
Compensation Package
- Competitive commensurate with experience
- Health benefits
- HSA w/ company matching
- 401k w/ company matching
- PTO w/ rollover
All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
