Estimator I at Terrasmart Inc in Walker, Michigan

Job Description:

Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.

Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as an Estimator I!

Position Summary

The Estimator I is responsible for preparing DC product takeoffs and cost estimates based on client-provided documents, under direct supervision. As a key member of the Terrasmart eBOS estimating team, you will participate in every stage of the Request for Quote (RFQ) process. The Estimator will leverage the Quote Status Tracker to accurately identify the correct Spec/BOM/PN from client details in order to generate an Estimated List Price. Collaboration with the Sales/Project Team and the Design/Engineering Team is essential to ensure the right design and product specifications are captured. The majority of the process will be executed in Epicor (ERP), supported by estimating tools and standard procedures.

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties):

• Identify, mark, takeoff and estimate products of interest to company from contract documents, including all revisions/addenda.
• Maintain accuracy of takeoffs, estimates, and quotations of products through self-review of project specifications, material, and labor items as well as the final quotation.
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications (SLD's), and related documents.
• Identifies material, labor, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing material, labor, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepares and shares pricing and technical specifications (if needed) with Sales/Project Team.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Works closely with other departments, including Sales, Engineering, Operations and Production, to gather data necessary to fulfill tasks assigned by Estimating Manager.
• Interact with supervisors and other departments (Engineering, Operations) on unusual products to ensure all cost factors have been accounted for and that customer schedules can be met. This can be by one on one or scheduled group meetings.
• Obtain pricing for materials from supply chain when needed.
• Enter cost and selling totals in ERP for tracking.
• Where pre-determined standards are not available, be responsible to provide reasonable estimate.
• Informs immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or database.
• Pursue supervisory review of large estimates.
• Review and update resource information (standard drawings/specifications, checklists and notes) to ensure items that impact cost are up to date.
• Maintain adequate lead time on takeoff/estimate preparation.
• Deliver quotes on-time to sales/project teams.

Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Note: Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 1 years of experience in Cost Estimating
• 1 years of experience in Solar Construction industry

Technical Skills

MS Suite, ERP (Epicor)

Work Conditions

• Environment: Hybrid - Combination of in Office and Work-From-Home capabilities
• Travel:

Why Terrasmart?

• Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match
• Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry
• Team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Work/Life Balance

Please visit our website to learn more about our organization: https://www.terrasmart.com/

Integrity and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on hiring and developing the best talent available and creating a rewarding, challenging and safe workplace for everyone. We are a team-based organization. We listen carefully to our people and to our clients so we can build an organization that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations. We are committed to our customers and our employees and helping them grow to their fullest potential. Surpassing our competition has made us the industry leader; a position we will strive to enhance.

EEO and ADA

Terrasmart is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Terrasmart will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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