Interstates · 1 day ago
Gear and Lighting Quotations Specialist
Sioux Center, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expInterstates is a company that focuses on electrical, controls, automation, and OT work for industrial facilities. They are seeking a Gear and Lighting Quotations Specialist to apply electrical knowledge in supporting project teams by ensuring vendor quotes and estimates align with client needs and project requirements.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Responsibilities
RFQ Analysis: Review incoming Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for accuracy and completeness, including plans, specifications, and counts
Project Take-offs: Assist in doing take offs and have the ability to interpret electrical drawings to create detailed Bills of Material (BOM)
Solicit Bids: Solicit bids from strategic vendor partners and adhering to Interstates vendor strategy
Pricing Negotiation: Coordinate with supply chain leadership and vendors to obtain competitive pricing and lead times
Value Engineering: Recommend alternative products to meet customer budget constraints while maintaining project integrity
Strategic Bidding: Collaborate with project teams to determine bid strategies, and follow-up on active quotes to secure projects
Documentation: Review technical submittals, and maintain project files
Qualification
Required
Understanding of power distribution equipment (LV / MV) lighting products, controls, and electrical systems
Experience with quoting software (Oasis, Bluebeam), PDF editing (Adobe), and Microsoft Office (Excel)
Strong, professional verbal and written communication skills is required
Time Management, be able to manage and prioritize own workload
Customer-orientation, problem-solving, and teamwork competencies a must
Organized and a strong attention to detail
Experience negotiating with vendors
Experience reading electrical drawings and customer specifications
Ability to calculate discounts, margins, and measurements from drawings
3-5 years' experience in Electrical estimating, Supply Chain Management, Electrical Sales, or related field/electrician experience
Preferred
Medium Voltage Experience preferred but not required
Electrical Field/Engineering Experience preferred
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan + Company Match
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits (Short & Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, and more)
Company Discount Perk Program (Access to discounts with renown brands across the country)
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay, Flexible Schedule (Support work/life balance)
Bonus Incentives (End of Fiscal Year Incentives and Merit Increases)
Family & safety culture – a team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do at work
Company Sponsored Holiday Events, Team Celebrations, and Community Outreach Volunteer Time
Advancement Opportunities unique to our employee's long-term goals
Career Coaching
Not treated like a number, you are apart of our FAMILY
Company
Interstates
Interstates is a construction company that offers electrical engineering and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Peterson
Chief Executive Officer
Joel Van Egdom
Chief Financial Officer
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