Estimator

Salary Range:  $75,000-$95,000 dependent upon experience, and qualifications.

Company Description:Sterling Site Access Solutions, LLC is a national vertically integrated site access service provider to the North American Energy Infrastructure Marketplace. An Illinois based company, with facilities located across the country, including regional construction offices, distribution centers and world class manufacturing facilities. As a data driven company, Sterling provides complete turnkey ground protection products and services to the transmission & distribution, renewables, civil and oil & gas markets. Sterling is committed to developing our employees, providing best in class customer service and being responsible stewards of the environment.

Position Summary:
This position is fully remote. 

The primary goal of the Estimator is to be highly responsive to each customer RFQ and consistently deliver innovative, accurate and timely bids according to ECS policies and Phase 1 of the ECS Job Lifecycle Procedures.

The primary responsibility is to ensure assigned RFQ's, cost estimates, bids and bid reviews are managed and delivered to the customer in a consistent, timely and effective manner that positions Sterling to "win the order ". Assumes responsibility for qualifying the RFQ, facilitating bid/no-bid discussions, confirming bid strategy, gathering project data, developing an Access Plan, confirming the Scope of Supply, prepare a cost estimate, preparing the bid, facilitating the Bid Review Meeting, as well as delivering and following-up on the bid.

To be successful, the individual shall excel at timely and effective communication with internal and external customers, alike. He/she shall demonstrate competent judgement when interpreting customer specifications and translating them into a clearly defined Scope of Work that is consistent with the company's products and services, while mitigating unacceptable risk to the company. In addition, this individual must have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of the company's field services, logistics, equipment planning & utilization, corporate cost standards, market pricing and contract language common in the industry.

Travel Requirements:
Overnight travel may be required up to 5%.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently demonstrate commitment and support for the Sterling Vision and Mission, policies, and procedures.
• Pursue continuous improvement activities to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within area of responsibility.
• Adherence to ECS Job Lifecycle Program policies, processes, and procedures.
• Adherence to the Delegation of Authority (DoA). Obtain all necessary approval prior to submitting the bid.
• Maintain close communication and collaboration with the Estimating Manager.
• Maintain close communication and collaboration with Sales and ECS stakeholders.
• Confirm the customer has provided sufficient information to prepare an estimate. Contact the customer as needed.
• Support CRM maintenance. Send the RFQ to [email protected] proper tracking.
• Ensure bid / no-bid decisions are quickly and effectively handled for all Type A and B RFQ's.
• Ensure the development of an effective bid strategy for high-value, complex, and strategic bids through collaboration with the Estimating Manager, District Manager, Key Customer Manager, Strategic Account Manager and other stakeholders.
• Initiate a simple Credit Evaluation (D&B) for new customers.
• Create a project folder structure in SharePoint and properly organize it with job documents.
• Gather all relevant project data to properly develop the cost estimate and develop the Scope of Supply.
• Complete an environmental review with the Environmental Manager, as required.
• Prepare various Bid Package documents.
• Knowledge of construction methods, techniques, materials, tools, precautions, utilities and field safety.
• Confirm the customer's receipt of the Bid Package. Follow-up with the customer until an award is issued.
• Assume additional responsibilities and complete tasks as assigned to meet the on-going needs of the organization.
• Facilitate a post-bid review following the loss of a strategic bid.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in Business Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-years estimating experience in a construction or related field.
• OSHA 10 Certification preferred, but will train
• CPR / First Aid Certification preferred, but will train
• Must possess valid Driver's License and clean driving record.

Benefits Include: 

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Spending Accounts: H.S.A. and F.S.A. options.
• Life Insurance: $25k Employer Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits: Life, Disability, Pet
• Paid Time Off: Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Parental
• 401k with 3% Employer Contribution

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and/or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. By signature below, the employee affirms their understanding of the position expectations as outlined within. Further, the employee confirms they are able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided where able and absent undue hardship.

EEO Statement:
Sterling Site Access Solutions, LLC ( "Sterling ") is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sterling are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate.