Lighting Estimator - Texas, Carrollton

The announced job offer is made public by the firm: Saylite and it was included in jobs list the date of: 2022-10-22 in the website greenenergyjobsonline.com.

It is announced that they have a job offer at the category of Construction and the jobs location is in the state of Texas at the city Carrollton, in the country US - at this current ZipCode: 75006

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LFP Lighting is seeking a Lighting Estimator to join our amazing Project Management team in Carrollton, TX. If you are looking for a place to bring your outstanding Estimator skills, your passion for caring for customers, and your juggling expertise (managing a portfolio of projects) look no further.

We are currently seeking a seasoned Estimator (3-5 years of experience) for our LFP Lighting (Builders) Division, with superb interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to handle all aspects of this busy customer-centric role.

Lighting can enhance life and work in powerful ways, with technology creating new opportunities every day. The projects we work on everyday (apartment complexes, hotels, hospitals, etc.) will ultimately impact people's lives for years to come. You can be a part of this amazing journey. Come join us!

Quick Summary: The Project Manager acts as the key conduit between large customer project orders from initial order, procurement of materials, to ensuring the items are scheduled to ship and arrive by the construction deadlines. This position also supports sales by providing customers with product details (as needs change), status updates, and resolving issues related to supplying lighting, and associated products to our customers' construction or retrofit projects. This position reports to the division VP/General Manager.

The Ideal Candidate: The successful candidate will be passionate about providing exemplary customer service, be extremely detail-oriented, an excellent communicator (verbal and written), have amazing organizational skills, excellent problem resolution abilities, and the desire to learn all about our business! Estimating experience in the lighting field is ideal, however, experience in construction building materials industries (or closely related field) is a must.

This is just a quick snapshot. If this opportunity sounds intriguing, please read the job description below for a full list of desired skills & attributes, as well as more information on the roles and responsibilities of the position.

Why Work for Saylite: Enjoy the opportunity to have a true impact on the business, and be a key facilitator in ensuring customers are well cared for, questions answered, and problems solved.

Saylite offers a competitive compensation package, a range of healthcare benefits, company sponsored life insurance & AD&D, PTO, and 401k.

Take a deeper dive into this role by reading the full job description below, which outlines the PM role and differentiates the levels. For this role, we are seeking an experienced Estimator, with the applicable experience.

Thanks for your interest!

Section I. General Overview & Reporting:
The Lighting Estimator is responsible for the quotation and bidding process for multi-family and multi-unit new construction projects (apartments, hotels, condos, assisted living, and student housing, etc.). This position reports to the Vice President/GM of the Division.

Section II. Duties & Areas of Responsibility:
The primary duties of the Lighting Estimator consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Organize bid documents within company quotations process
• Review project documents and verify take-off information prior to bidding a project
• Complete lighting quotations/estimates to meet hard date bid time frames
• Manage changes during, and after, bid timelines
• Modify quotations as projects' requirements change
• Thoroughly review construction documents to determine missing or incorrect information within the plan documents
• Research lighting manufactured products and evaluate application within a project
• Identify value engineering opportunities within a specified product category to identify value savings potential, with higher margin results
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal/external customers and vendors
• Provide estimating guidance to salespeople and customers when necessary
• Enter and ensure system data is accurate and updated
• Expand product knowledge through research, attending seminars, webinars, etc.
• Manage project budgets to attain revenue and profit goals for each project
• Other duties, as assigned

Section III: Necessary Skills and Attributes:

• 3+ years lighting quotations/estimating experience required, multi-unit experience preferred
• Knowledge of lighting supply chain
• Solid understanding of lighting vendor/manufacturer/representative networks
• Proven outstanding customer service/support skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to assess and prioritize (with flexibility to change course as needed)
• Excellent interpersonal, and collaborative skills
• Proven problem resolution and decision-making skills
• Ability to learn products & processes quickly
• Professional demeanor
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word & Excel)
• ERP experience helpful (P21)
• Experience with, or the ability to learn applicable computer programs (Oasis Quotation Software, Profit 21, Planswift, etc.)
• Ability to work well both independently, and in team settings
• High School diploma or GED

Section IV: Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity required to read computer screens, written documents, inspect materials, products, etc.
• Ability to speak and hear on the phone
• Must be able to work sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and in squatting position
• Manual dexterity required for computer work, to handle materials, supplies, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to work established business hours (generally Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature & levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, & skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment & are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Saylite is an equal opportunity employer.

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