• Lighting Estimator

    Facility Solutions Group, Inc. (Dallas, TX)


    Lighting Estimator

    Job Details

    Job Location

    90 CCC Dallas - Dallas, TX

    Description

    Facility Solutions Group is dedicated to timeless contribution and service in lighting, electrical, energy, and technology. Our mission is to consistently provide our customers with superior value through quality products, service, and support by contributing to the quality of life of all employees.

     

    One of the nation's largest single-source providers of lighting and electrical products, electrical services, electrical construction, and energy management solutions is expanding its staff and seeking aLighting Estimatorto join theDallas, TX team.

     

    As aLighting Estimator,you will provide accurate, competitive, and timely project pricing through systematic and careful drawing take-offs. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professional customer service, meet deadlines, work effectively in challenging environments, and be willing to go the extra mile.

    Responsibilities

    + Effectively review and evaluate architectural and electrical drawings

    + Complete lighting, lighting controls & emergency lighting take-off accurately and timely

    + Read and review lighting specifications to ensure they are in sync with the layout and application on drawings.

    + Interact with professionals (architects, engineers, lighting designers) when you find inconsistencies between specifications and drawings via RFI (request for information)

    + Check the specifications and quantities against the order when we win a project.

    + Review and account for lighting scope changes for bulletins/addendums on projects in progress to assist Project Management.

    + Determine costs and sell amounts to maintain appropriate margins

    + Submit accurate and timely proposals/bids to customers

    + Collaborate with Management/Sales on all proposals

    + Increase overall project performance

    + Increase overall department performance

    + Interaction with manufacturers and factory sales reps to ensure competitive and timely pricing

    + Interaction with contractors to follow up on proposals/bids, review scope, and answer scope/project-related questions

    Qualifications

    Requirements

    + College graduate preferred

    + Lighting estimating experience a plus

    + Construction estimating experience is a plus

    + OASIS estimating software experience a plus

    + Experience with reviewing construction plans, specifications, architectural sketches, and other related construction documents

    + Ability to complete material take-offs a plus

    + Must be able to meet deadlines, multitask, work effectively in a challenging environment, and be willing to go the extra mile

    + Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint)

    + Strong quantitative and analytical math skills

    + Excellent time management and organizational skills

     

    As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.