Technical Estimator

Here is your chance to showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 25 years! We offer a variety of challenging work that plays to each employee's strengths. Check us out at rvi-inc.com and apply today!

SALARY RANGING FROM $60K TO $74K IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABALE EXPERIENCE!

REASONABLE FLEX SCHEDULES & START TIMES AVAILABLE!

BENEFITS: Medical Insurance, HSA, FSA (Dependent and Medical), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with an employer match, Term Life, EAP, Employee-of-the-Month and Year, On-site Welding Training and Qualifications, Employee Luncheons, Company Picnics, Community Volunteering Opportunities, RITALKA University

As the Technical Estimator at RVI, your primary responsibility will be to provide the sales department with estimates and technical support.

As the Technical Estimator, your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare estimates by utilizing blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Determine accuracy and completeness of information provided
• Maintain information in a structured and organized manner
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements
• Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
• Maintain accurate estimating tools and update as needed
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data
• Continually update technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed for meeting and/or exceeding goals and strategies

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS:

• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and word processing programs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications
• Ability to coordinate and work independently
• Knowledge of CAD software and/or other engineering software
• Ability to meet critical timelines for responses
• Ability to communicate professionally and technically with Client Contacts
• Associate's (A.A.) Degree or two-year college or technical school
• 2+ Years of experience

OR

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

RVI Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. RVI is a full-service provider that offers electronic repair, test, and intelligent inventory management solutions. At RVI, we strive to embrace those who respect, honor and value relationships. This is a tenant upon which we base all our business decisions. We strongly believe that in order to achieve success for both RVI and our clients, a valued partnership, based on integrity, is critical.

Why You Should Apply Here

RVI is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.