Project Estimator

Are you a project estimating professional skilled with blueprint/specs readings and takeoffs? Known for your adaptability, focus, punctuality, and consistency?

Excellent at building and maintaining relationships? Do you have a solid understanding of the electrical contractor industry, plus product knowledge?

If so, this is an opportunity to take your next step at Kirby Risk as a Project Estimator in Lafayette, IN.

Want to know if you are a good fit? You must . . .

• Manage and monitor multiple emails and bid lists (new and existing customers)
• Create Folders for Opportunities
• Provide knowledge on power distribution equipment
• Oversee Documents/Drawings/Files
• Comprehend and markup drawings, specs, vendor quotes, and customer quotes
• Cross-sell, up-sell, and assist customers in sourcing additional products when appropriate. 
• Multitask and prioritize multiple opportunities
• Communicate with vendors in a timely manner
• Meet timelines/bid dates set by the contractor

What is required to perform this job successfully?

• College-level coursework and/or equivalent 4 years of relevant work experience 
• 3 years of electrical products experience and a thorough knowledge of electrical products and their applications 
• Trusted relationships with lighting representative agencies
• Understanding of construction basics: accurately read product catalogs, price sheets, blueprints, and specifications 
• Solid written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer contact skills 
• Experience with MS Office (specifically Excel, Teams, Outlook, and One Drive), Adobe Pro X, and/or Revu Bluebeam.
• Telephone etiquette, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks/priorities  
• Effectively set priorities and meet deadlines 

What’s the company culture like at Kirby Risk?

A leader in Electrical Supply and Manufacturing, the roots of this continuously successful (since 1926) organization are reflected in its enduring Values and Principles: hard-working, engaged, caring people who treat one another and our customers with the utmost respect and approach their work with a sense of urgency.  

Interested in working for a Top Workplace? Visit the link below: https://topworkplaces.com/company/kirby-risk-electrical-su/

What are the benefits?

Kirby Risk provides a complete benefits package, including

• Medical
• RX
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing
• PTO 

How to apply: 

To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com

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We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.

Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/

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