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Panelmatic, Inc

Estimating Manager

Panelmatic, Inc, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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About Us Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America’s top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary Panelmatic is seeking an experienced high-performing Estimating Manager who will be responsible for leading the execution of the estimating process for Panelmatic’s multi-plant opportunities. This position is responsible for providing direction and guidance to the Estimating Team, must lead by example; inspire and promote a positive work culture. This individual will be accountable for quality, accurate and on-time quotes for the company as well as provide estimating support as needed. This position reports to the Vice-President of Sales.

Job Duties

Manage, coach and mentor the Estimating Team

Contribute as an Estimator as required by the RFQ workload

Collaborate closely with customers, project managers, and BDMs on defining the quote scope of supply

Create and maintain a universal quote proposal template using CRM or ERP software

Create the quote Bill of Material from customer specifications, drawings and/or schematics

Obtain vendor component pricing from the Panelmatic Supply Chain and ERP to ensure an accurate priced estimate

Responsible for the management of the applicable ERP estimating sections

Responsible for the management of entering, updating, maintaining, and improving the proposal and quote data in the CRM

Review proposals prepared by your team and ensure they are competitive and aligned with the company’s strategic goals

Responsible for CRM managing, tracking, and maintaining a quote schedule in order to meet the customer’s quote due dates as well as providing assistance and quote overflow capacity for all Panelmatic locations

Regularly report on the team and individual performance/analysis to management

Creates and implements an Estimating process that develops metrics for performance objectives of the Estimating Team

Continuously seek ways to improve the estimating process, enhance accuracy and increase efficiency, adapt new technologies, best practices, and stay updated with industry standards, codes and regulations

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering field required

Ten-plus years of estimating and proposal management experience required

Five-plus years of electrical manufacturing experience required

Ten-plus years of management experience required

Experience as an ERP “Super User” required

Experience as a CRM Administrator required

Excellent written & verbal communication skills required

Stellar customer focus and proven relationship‑building skills, both externally and internally required

High integrity and ethical business practices required

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office competencies required

Organizational and planning skills required

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, specifications, codes and drawings required

The ability to listen effectively, understand customer needs, and create value propositions to the customer required

Driven by results and a strong work ethic required

Must live in the greater Houston area required

Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required

Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 26lbs or more required

Ability to stoop and bend required

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four-plus hours at a time required

Alignment with company core values required

Preferred Qualifications

AutoCAD experience preferred

Computer programing skills for quotation software preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage

80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)

401KScholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided

PTO and paid holidays provided

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive wages

Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years

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