Description
Title: Inside Sales Associate/EstimatorCompany Description: A global leader in building automation systems that designs and develops intuitive, intelligent, complete controls and interfaces to help drive smart decisions that optimize building performance seeks a Inside Sales Associate.
Responsibilities Include but Not Limited to:
Ideally have knowledge of Building Automation and low voltage electrical systems.
Responsible for identifying possible cost-saving opportunities and/or risk items that will occur on various projects.
Maintaining a competitive advantage by staying current with industry standards.
Developing the scope of work for sub-contractors.
Perform takeoffs
Estimate projects ranging from $20k to $5M
Optimizing job costs by negotiating prices with vendors/sub-contractors through quotations for materials/services.
Documenting work by maintaining files for each job.
Creating detailed cost estimates including system sketches, scope definition, exceptions/exclusions, preliminary proposal, vendor/sub-contractor quotes, and points list.
Analyzing blueprints & other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials & labor estimates.
Conferring with engineers, architects, owners, contractors & subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Consulting with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss & formulate estimates & resolve problems.
Location: Clifton, NJQualifications:
3+ years of experience as an HVAC Controls Estimator
Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents - including blueprints
Ability to write, plan, coordinate and make presentations to individuals and groups using innovative techniques
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of problems
Exceptional leadership and teamwork skills