Estimator

JOB SUMMARY :

The Estimator is responsible for assisting the Estimating and Sales teams in the support of

developing sales proposals and cost estimates for Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) for our customers

and partners. The Estimator works with the team to identify and provide reliable solutions for

all commercial and technical issues that arise to assure complete customer satisfaction.

The Estimator will support both large and small projects independently, while coordinating their

work with the rest of the team. The Estimator is responsible for opportunities from the bidding

and concept stages to the award and execution transition stages. The successful Estimator is a

critical thinker with the ability to understand customer specifications and standards, system integration, and calculations in support of BHS control and electrical design and installation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Learn our customer’s standards and specifications
• Learn typical codes and standards associated with BHS controls programming, design and

electrical installation on a state and national level.

Perform estimating duties associated with the development of proposals for opportunities in

BHS.

Reads architectural, mechanical, electrical and technical drawings and has a basic understanding

of BHS.

• Draft quality proposals and cost estimates for BHS estimates.
• Track and report on the progress of their assigned work to the bid manager.
• Identify customer requirements within their documentation and identify and record

requirements discussed / clarified to understand and identify all requirements whether

documented, verbal, implied or implicit to define a solution that best fits the customer’s needs

and price.

Prepares for and participates in hand-off meetings with professional delivery initiating the

proposal efforts for all and answering questions about the opportunity.

• Record cost metric information and maintain estimating database
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders / Customers effectively
• Other responsibilities as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Excellent internal and external communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient using the Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, have an acute attention to

detail, the ability to receive direction and be a high-energy team player with the ability to work

independently, as well as in a group environment.

• Critical thinker and problem-solver
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities as needed for meetings and work non-business hours

based on project bidding needs.

• Excellent time management skills
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to changes in business needs and ability to maintain professionalism

and composure under pressure.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS :

Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Construction Management,

Engineering, Economics, Finance or Business from an accredited university / college.

Legally authorized to work in the United States

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Office setting and field locations.
• Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture
• Travel up to 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive typing / data entry

WORK SCHEDULE :

Monday through Friday 40 hours per week in the office. Nights and weekends

required as needed to meet bid proposal deadlines.