Estimator I

osition Summary:

The Estimator I position (LSS Specialist I) helps develop LSS Solutions for industrial customers. The estimator develops most effective system concepts, scopes of work and cost analysis/TIC estimates. Technical consultation for internal and external customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Include the following. Other duties may be assigned)

• Evaluate RFQ's to determine best solution to meet the requirements and provide proposal and bid based on that solution.
• Prepare and attend LSS RFQ Pre-bid meetings
• Meet with new and existing customers to determine best equipment, systems, and solution to meet their LSS Systems' needs.
• Work with industrial customers to develop LSS Systems Scopes of Work
• Technical resource for LSS Service Groups and Installation Groups
• Perform GAP Analysis
• Develop LSS Scope of Work based on GAP Analysis/Surveys
• Develop TIC Estimates based on GAP Analysis/Surveys
• Manage customer expectations regarding proposals and designs
• Develop Preliminary Project Schedules to convey plan for the project and how we plan to meet customers' completion dates
• Work with LSS manufactures to coordinate Life Safety Systems product and quotation strategies.
• Assist LSS Design team on all awarded project orders.
• Review LSS designs to be sure VSS provides what the LSS Specialist quoted, customer requested.
• Conduct field surveys as needed for "Request For Quotations" RFQ and conceptual designs

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• 1-3 years related industrial technical sales experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State Licensed and/or NICET Certified in applicable discipline
• Factory Trained in VSS Product Lines or willing to attend trainings
• Experience and knowledgeable in all areas regarding Water-based, Special Hazards & Fire Alarm & Detection Systems
• Competent is estimating programs (Word, Excel, Microsoft Project)
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable NFPA Standards (NFPA 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 20, 24, 25, 72, 101, and 2000).
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and with little supervision
• Must demonstrate good time management skills
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Must possess a proactive and positive team approach to problem resolution
• Must have the ability to establish strong working relationships with customers, co-workers, and management
• Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Must be capable of creating simple project schedules

Work Environment (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):

• Long and varied hours required occasionally
• Ability to work mandatory physical inventory
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold environment
• Ability to work in industrial conditions

Physical Demands (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.):

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and perform field survey. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.