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The Project Estimator is responsible for preparing and pricing quotes for major projects, submitting bids and RFQs and managing and cultivating customer relationships. Additional responsibilities include providing estimating support to the Specialized Fleet and Sales departments. The Project Estimator is responsible for maintaining a log of outgoing quotes and following up on project quotes to obtain feedback. This position requires excellent communication, effective time management, and strong negotiation skills. This is a term position with the opportunity to turn permanent.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Interprets customer needs to prepare, price, and negotiate freight quotes, RFQs and sales contracts
Confers with the Sales Department regularly to keep up to date on market changes
Keeps up to date with rules and regulations for hauling freight in different jurisdictions
Communicates with customers by telephone and e-mail regarding quotes
Confers and requests information from other departments to prepare and complete major project quotes
Computes measurement conversions through Excel formulas
Organizes and prepares quotes using formulated spreadsheets in Excel for current or prospective customers
Understands various types of customs procedures and works with operations to ensure smooth border crossings
Develops, records, and maintains project log to track all quotes delivered to customers by the projects department
In some situations, the Project Estimator may fulfill the role of a Project Coordinator in managing the movement of project freight
Reads and understands quote requests and is able to clearly and accurately communicate this information to sales staff for quoting purposes
Customizes various data sheets to accommodate sales and customer needs
Other duties may be assigned