What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Systems Estimator position at H O PENN MACHINERY?
H.O. Penn Machinery
NOW HIRING
Power Systems Estimator
Medford, NY; Poughkeepsie, NY; Newington, CT
Pay: $70,000-$90,000/year (dependent on experience)
Bonus: 10% bonus potential
Benefits:
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Holidays & competitive PTO
- Company laptop & cell phone
Key qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in estimating, preferably within power systems, electrical construction, generator systems, or a related industrial environment
- Experience working with vendor proposal requests and bid evaluation processes
- Familiarity with approved manufacturer/vendor programs and procurement processes
- Strong cost analysis skills to ensure competitive and profitable pricing
- Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and completeness
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple bids and deadlines
- Professional customer-focused mindset with a commitment to optimizing engagement and winning business
Responsibilities:
The effective use of the estimating process, optimizing the likelihood of customer engagement
- Gather and review all project documents
- Identify system components and requirements
- Review logistical and site-specific conditions/factors
- Confirm/identify approved manufacturers and vendors
- Identify scope gaps that may exist through requirements relative to: code and compliance; specific customer needs; testing and training
Optimally priced products and services through the request for proposal process
- Compile BOM (Bill of Materials) from the takeoff
- Identify vendors from whom to request proposals
- Utilize quoting software to create quotes for generators and associated components
- Request quotes from qualified/approved vendors – including internal service department for labor and equipment for testing purposes
High quality estimates and quotations that lead to winning business
- Use H.O. Penn quote template, create proposal using project specific requirements
- Clearly articulate any deviations from specification
- Articulate terms and conditions for H.O. Penn
- Review proposal with OSR (Office for Standards in Reporting) prior to submission
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in estimating, preferably within power systems, electrical construction, generator systems, or a related industrial environment
- Experience working with vendor proposal requests and bid evaluation processes
- Familiarity with approved manufacturer/vendor programs and procurement processes
- Strong cost analysis skills to ensure competitive and profitable pricing
- Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and completeness
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple bids and deadlines
- Professional customer-focused mindset with a commitment to optimizing engagement and winning business
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Hand coordination (typing and writing)
- Occasional forward bending and reaching
- Occasional walking and climbing stairs
- Carrying (up to 20lbs.)
Reasonable accommodations made as needed.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000