Job Description Job Description Southern Utility is currently seeking an Estimator/Quote Specialist to join our team. As an Estimator, you will help with the development of quotations on all upcoming projects while establishing close relationships with he vendor representatives, contractors, and customers. I you have experience with industrial and mechanical quotations/estimating, knowledge of waterwork products, works well with a team and strong time management.
While this role is office-based in Greenville, SC, remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates who live outside local commuting area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gather required data for quote preparation, data entry of new quotes, and contact vendors for job quotes
Work directly wit partners and clients to determine project scope ,specifications, requirements and
perform calculations
Keep current of new products, trends, market cost and pricing
Follow up on customer quotes and contacts vendors of material pricing
Coordinate with vendors to ensure that pricing data is received in a timely manner
Participate in the resolution of any and all pricing related issues
Analyze specifications (sketches ,blueprints, or sample layouts)
Assess cost-effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids
as the projects develops
Sends completed quotes to manager one day in advance of the identified due date
Confer with contractors, and subcontractors on changes to cost estimates
Completes Project Work- using an maintaining a bid calendar
Develop knowledge of the organization's product, services, an customers by working closely with more experienced brand/product managers
Recommend products and services that fit well with clients business needs
Identify, develop, and gather the resources to complete the project
Establish, maintain, and develop effective sales relationships with major accounts/customers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Construction-related quotations or estimating experience, required
Experience with waterworks products ,highly preferred
Prior use of Planswift or similar estimating software, a plus
Familiarity with customer quotations software highly preferred
Strong proficiency with computer and software programs, including all Microsoft Applications, required
Experience reading blueprints, building plans, or drawings, preferred
Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multitasking skills needed, including the ability to
juggle multiple, urgent requests
Self-starter, creative problem solver and self-sufficient
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate ideas in both technical and
user-friendly language

The Company is an equal opportunity employer.

SOUTHERN UTILITY SUPPLY

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