Senior Estimator

About Us :

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, data center, environmental, food & beverage, pulp & paper, material handling, oil & gas, pharmaceutical, renewables, metals, and utility markets. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary :

Panelmatic is seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Estimator. The Senior Estimator is responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to execute a project and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets, and potential setbacks.  The Senior Estimator is responsible for evaluating project requirements and producing detailed cost estimates for Panelmatic projects. This role requires a thorough understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and industry standards. The Senior Estimator collaborates with Sales, Project Managers, Engineering, Product Managers and Supply Chain to ensure on time accurate and competitive bids. As an ultimate team player, this position requires you to be a mentor to existing and new Estimators.   This Position reports to the Corporate Estimating Manager.

Job Duties :

• Create an estimate using Estimating software from customer-supplied specifications and drawings
• Researching, sourcing, negotiating, and obtaining the best prices and quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Review project specifications, drawings, and other documents to gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope of work.
• Create bills of material from electrical drawings and / or wiring diagrams
• Create a letter of proposal to be delivered to the customer inclusive of BOM, pricing, and delivery date
• Coaches and Mentors members of the Estimating team
• Assessing the financial, technical, and operational risks of the projects
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
• Manage and maintain relationships with company vendors and contractors
• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders for review
• Meet quoting output requirements and on time delivery of proposals
• Interface closely with customers, project managers and product managers to clarify scope
• Input and maintain information listed in the database / ERP and CRM system for all quotes
• Fill in customer forms and bid sheets as required
• Follows company best practices in quality, safety, and communication

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