Jr Lighting Estimator

Facility Solutions Group is dedicated to making a timeless contribution and service in the fields of lighting, electrical, energy, and technology. Our mission is to consistently provide our customers with superior value through quality products, service, and support while contributing to the quality of life of all employees. As one of the nation's largest single-source providers of lighting and electrical products, electrical services, electrical construction, and energy management solutions, we are expanding our team and seeking a Junior Lighting Estimator to join us in Manalapan, NJ.

Job Scope: As a Junior Lighting Estimator, you will support the team by providing accurate, competitive, and timely project pricing through systematic and careful drawing take-offs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire to learn, provide professional customer service, meet deadlines, and work effectively in challenging environments.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing and evaluating architectural and electrical drawings.
• Support the completion of lighting, lighting controls, and emergency lighting take-offs accurately and timely.
• Read and review lighting specifications to ensure they align with the layout and application on drawings.
• Assist in interacting with professionals (architects, engineers, lighting designers) to resolve inconsistencies between specifications and drawings via RFIs (requests for information).
• Help check the specifications and quantities against orders when projects are won.
• Assist in reviewing and accounting for lighting scope changes for bulletins/addendums on projects in progress to support Project Management.
• Contribute to determining costs and sell amounts to maintain appropriate margins.
• Assist in submitting accurate and timely proposals/bids to customers.
• Collaborate with Management/Sales on all proposals.
• Support the increase of overall project performance.
• Interact with manufacturers and factory sales reps to ensure competitive and timely pricing.
• Follow up with contractors on proposals/bids, review scope, and answer scope/project-related questions.   

Requirements:

• College graduate preferred.
• Basic understanding of lighting estimating; prior experience is a plus.
• Basic understanding of construction estimating; prior experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with OASIS estimating software is a plus.
• Experience with reviewing construction plans, specifications, architectural sketches, and other related construction documents is a plus.
• Ability to complete material take-offs is a plus.
• Must be able to meet deadlines, multitask, and work effectively in a challenging environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Strong quantitative and analytical math skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.