Technical Sales Estimator

We understand some people want a sense of purpose. A place where you feel you’re helping the environment and community you live in. For others, it’s the culture that excites them. A place where you enjoy working and can grow professionally. At Tesco Controls, we believe you can have it all, and we demonstrate that daily!

Our total rewards package includes career advancement and training opportunities as well as our medical/dental/vision coverage for your health and well-being. Our Flexible Spending Account, company paid Life Insurance and 401(k) with company match recognize the desire for financial security. Our wellness program and perks like company sponsored events, vacation & holiday pay, employee recognition and appreciation events, create a sense of community and support our mental health.

Tesco Controls’ core business is designing and building process control systems and power solutions for municipalities and industrial clients to keep critical infrastructure operating efficiently. As a full-service Systems Integrator and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), (Ranked #1 System Integrator focused on Water/Wastewater and #12 overall on the Global System Integrator Giants List 2023). We design, engineer, manufacture, program, and integrate electrical, power, and process control systems for water/wastewater, transportation, power, and renewable energy facilities. We help clients optimize operations, increase overall efficiency, and reduce operating costs. We employ experts in every control discipline. TESCO’s unique ability to manufacture custom solutions and design and commission equipment, power and control systems provides clients with well-designed systems that work as intended.

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision develop cost estimates on projects as required by client’s documents. Provide quality customer service for incoming sales and other related calls. Work with other departments to carry out similar work, refer difficulties to Estimating Manager. Follow up on all tasks to secure sales opportunities and ensure completion of work. Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare quotation for construction bids
• Sell company products and professional services in a competitive environment
• Interact with consulting engineers regarding company specifiable products
• Develop and maintain resource information on products, suppliers, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Fill out sales order entries and estimating reports
• When requested, attend project scheduled and unscheduled meetings as a representative of the company
• Track manufacturing process and update customers when needed
• Prepare and track project change orders
• Maintain relationships and attend outside functions with key accounts
• Respond promptly to customer needs, solicits customer feedback to improve service and maintain confidentiality
• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Prioritize and plan work activities
• Perform all other duties assigned

Demonstrated Skills:

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• High level of organizational skills
• Basic mathematical skills; whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs

Required Education and Experience:

• At least 2 years of estimating and electrical or contractor related experience
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 1-2 of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic knowledge of sales procedures and filing systems
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Knowledge of basic electrical plans and specifications.

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of industrial controls and instrumentation (Manufacturing, Design, Programming, and Configuration)

Pay offered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person’s qualifications. In good faith we believe the range is what we will pay for this role at the time of the posting and may change in the future. In addition, Tesco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vacation, holidays, and 100% 401K match of your contributions up to 4% of your earnings.

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