Estimator / Quote Take off Specialist in Water & Sewer Supply

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) matching Competitive salary Paid time off 401(k) Bonus based on performance 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. *