About the Role:
The Bidding & Estimating specialist supports revenue growth by developing accurate, competitive estimates for commercial and residential irrigation projects. This role creates designs from verbal and written specifications, performs detailed take-offs, analyzes material and labor requirements, and evaluates project feasibility based on cost, timelines, and technical factors. Working closely with sales representatives, vendors, and customers, this position coordinates the bid process, prepares itemized proposals, and exercises sound judgment in interpreting design intent—while consistently delivering exceptional customer service and demonstrating the Company’s core values.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure a high level of customer service is always provided
Generate revenue by promoting services and products through a competitive bid process
Perform difficult assignments requiring considerable initiative, resourcefulness, and knowledge relating to products needed in estimating projects
Create designs from verbal or written instructions in consultation with sales representatives, vendors, and customers
Provide take-offs and quotes for commercial and residential irrigation jobs; revise estimates as requested
Interpret designs, as needed to complete details
Review data to determine material and labor requirements and develop itemized lists
Determine feasibility of designs considering costs, time limitations, planning, and other technical and economic factors
Provide preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications; revise estimates as requested
Estimate, upon computing cost factors, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors
Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Coordinate bid process/bid result with sales team, as needed
Exercise judgment in selecting and interpreting data based on a knowledge of the design intent
Perform other various duties, as outlined by supervisor
Exude, understand, and demonstrate actions according to the Company’s core values. These core values are courage, commitment, collaboration, compassion, ownership, and optimism
Qualifications and Physical Requirements:
2+ years’ experience in related field
Ability to use computer-assisted design software and equipment
Ability to solve problems through independent research and analysis
Extended periods of sitting, viewing computer screen and use of keyboard and telephone
Human relations skills; oral and written communication skills
Willingness to participate in pre-employment and random drug screenings
This is a telework position. Reliable internet and phone service are required. The company will provide the necessary computer equipment to complete the role’s responsibilities. Remote office furnishings such as a desk, chair, etc., are the responsibility of the employee
Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM