Estimator

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS ROLE:

• Reviews customer specifications to determine job scope.
• Assesses cost estimates for materials, equipment, subcontracted work, labor, etc. to assist with bidding or pricing a project.
• Provides technical expertise to sales department.
• Initiates vendor quotes and pricing for electrical components.
• Briefs Electrical Designer on job scope when turned into an order.
• Determines whether any additional resources or equipment will be needed to complete scope.
• Ensuring timely completion of estimating & proposal milestones.
• Utilizes blueprints and specifications and knowledge of the construction industry to analyze project needs and compile cost estimates.
• Reviews all contract documents to become familiar with project requirements and obligations under the contract and applies to pricing (schedule, specifications, drawings, safety manual, etc.).
• Submits requests (RFIs) for estimating questions by deadline.
• Reviews purchase orders, subcontracts and contracts for accuracy.
• Estimates change order costs for Project Manager to prepare and submit the request to the customer.

• Associate's degree or technical certificate in engineering or electrical related discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in estimating electrical/construction projects preferred.
• Experience using Salesforce preferred.
• Strong problem-solving ability including identifying alternative solutions in a collaborative manner.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage own workload and coordinate estimating project timelines.
• Ability to read and interpret operational and technical documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including ability to write reports.
• Ability to travel for work up to 5% of time.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency

nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.

Compensation Range:

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.