Title: P&C (Protection & Control) Estimator

Location: Ideally Irving, TX or we will consider anyone located in the US or Canada with this experience, as long as they are local to one of our offices and don’t need sponsorship.

About Shermco

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Additionally, our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical, all done with an emphasis on safety and client service. 

Overview:

Shermco Industries, Inc. is seeking a protection & control testing estimator to do cost analysis and estimating. You will be responsible for analyzing project specifications and requirements to prepare precise cost estimates and customer proposals within set timelines. You will be estimating labor and materials for electrical testing of apparatus, functional testing of electromechanical, solid state, and microprocessor relays, end to end testing, and overall relay commissioning (point to point checks) at customer substations

This position will work directly with other electrical estimators, outside sales, and operations to ensure jobs are quoted and estimated properly to customers.  Estimating is a key position requiring an enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing processes and systems. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance immediate/long term priorities and exceptional multitasking skills are a necessity. Key objectives are the achievement of targeted quote numbers while maintaining excellent quality. The position will report directly to the estimation manager.

• Evaluate and complete request for quotations (RFQs) received from Shermco sales personnel
• Obtain additional information required for quoting from outside sales or customer (rare) (accessibility constraints, one-line drawings, training requirements, photos, etc.)
• Read and interpret plans, proposals, and other documents to create competitive bids.
• Participate in quarterly job walks with outside sales to further technical knowledge of electrical apparatus.
• Maximize job margin % by review of past job performance data where applicable, insure proper costing and scope.
• Prepare quote worksheets by estimating labor, materials, vendor support, logistics, freight, and associated expenses with each associated project / job.
• Obtain vendor quotes for material and services (as applicable)
• Perform daily reviews of Quote Queues to ensure all quotes are submitted on time.
• Review irregular or large projects with production or operational personnel
• Collaborate with production departments to confirm hours and materials, incorporating insights from past jobs and historical data available
• Technical proposal writing, prepare quote letters to send to customers on sales behalf.
• Update quotes and assist with change order proposals for additional work scopes as needed.
• Continuous Learning: Remain informed about industry trends and company services by engaging in educational opportunities.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for achieving departmental and organizational objectives.

• • • 2 years of P&C estimating experience preferably within the transmission and distribution sector OR we will consider experience in relay testing and familiarity with SCADA, RTUs, function testing and End-to-End testing OR we will consider a field technician with experience in commissioning substation projects
    • Read, understand, and interpret drawings to include but not limited to, one line, three-line, schematic, and connection diagrams.
    • Knowledge of using Salesforce preferred (not required)
    • Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and highly motivated.
    • Strong interpersonal, communication, written and oral presentation skills and solid understanding of profitability and other financial measurements.
    • Advanced computer skills with the following software: Excel, Word, Adobe, Bluebeam, Microsoft Outlook
    • Strong time management, planning, organizing and prioritization skills.
    • Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
    • A professional demeanor and a positive attitude.
    • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

     

    Required Employment Screenings:

    • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
    • Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
    • All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.

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