Estimator

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ABOUT US

Avail Medium Voltage Bus Systems is an Avail Infrastructure Company located in Richland, MS. We've been providing custom-engineered products and specialized services to power generation and industrial markets for over 65 years. At Avail, our people empower and define who we are. Our shared values are the foundation for building strong, trusting relationships with our employees, stakeholders, and customers. We're small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact, and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.

JOB SUMMARY

The Estimator will support increased demand for product and field service offerings. In this role, you will develop estimates of materials, labor, and other costs necessary to complete customer projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process incoming RFQs/RFPs in accordance with company procedures
• Review RFQ/RFP to determine project requirements and technical accuracy
• Utilize prints, specifications, and knowledge of the construction industry to analyze project needs
• Consult customer and/or sales representative as needed to collect additional information
• Calculate cost estimates for materials, labor, and other items necessary to price project for bid submittal prior to deadline
• Request proposal feedback and status updates on project awards
• Enter and update data in CRM software (Salesforce) 
• Estimate change order costs for the project management group
• Provide updates and reports on estimating activity upon request

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Experience:  Must have estimating experience, preferably in a construction or power generation environment.
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business field is strongly preferred. A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering Technology would be ideal and may be accepted in lieu of estimating experience.
• Skills: Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and/or Salesforce is a plus.

COMPETENCY SUMMARY

• Working knowledge of the fundamentals of construction and estimating
• Outstanding organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong math and oral/written communication skills
• Enjoy working as a team to support internal stakeholders as well as customers
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Live near (or be willing to self-relocate to) the Richland, MS area.

Avail Infrastructure Solutions (including its subsidiaries) is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, nor any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  Avail will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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