Working within the project Operation team, the estimator role translates customer requirements, drawings and specifications to create the lowest achievable installation cost estimate. They also record all assumptions, exclusions and specification deviations for inclusion within the proposal.
They will use approved standard Estimating processes and tools (HIET) to create estimates using standard Work Breakdown Structures for subsequent import directly into the (SAP) Field Financial tool.
Primary responsibilities include:
Assistance with the creating highly professional technical and commercial proposals suitable for presentation to the highest levels of management;
Reviewing scope for all opportunities and proposals;
Assisting the sales team in understanding and assessing customer’s requirements;
Selecting the proper combination of hardware, software, equipment, materials and services that will deliver the highest value to the customer while supporting overall Honeywell business objectives.
Support of Project Managers/ PS, when requested, in the calculation of costs and sell prices for project Change Orders.
They should posses the ability to communicate technical concepts and solutions to internal and external customers; e.g. conducting site walks, accurately reviewing customer specs, and with the ability to identify opportunities, risks, and resources required to achieve results within the proposal cycle.
Must have the ability to multi task and produce desired results in a deadline driven environment. Proposals include technical scope, commercial estimates, deliverables, schedules and terms and conditions and other variables to meet customer requests and expectations. All proposal work must be completed according to Honeywell professional standards.
Sr. Estimator will develop relationships with General Contractors and other contractors’ estimating teams to partner in budget pricing and working towards teaming for targeting large projects jointly with various contractor and estimating teams.
Gewenste profiel:
Education level and/or relevant experience(s)
BA/BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
Five plus years experience estimating, selling, project implementation or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
Sr. Estimator will possess mastery over all applications in Fire, Security and Networked advanced solutions ( ex. DVM, sizing, architecture, configurations, etc.).
Be knowledgeable for new products and applications as they are introduced.
Be proficient with Standard Hardware Drawing tool set for submittals. Re-use is the focus here.
Excellent PC skills including strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Knowledge.
Good verbal and written communications skills.
Other requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training, physical or mental abilities required)
Working knowledge of electronics, fire and security products.
Design engineering experience (hardware and software) a plus.