Project Estimator

Avantor is looking for a detailed-oriented collaborator to join our team as a lab furniture Project Estimator, supporting the sales team in different territories. The estimator is a motivated self-starter that works synergistically with sales and internal cross-functional teams to create accurate pricing proposals for customers across many segments (pharma, healthcare, commercial, electronics manufacturing, education, research, etc.) to outfit their laboratory space with a myriad of laboratory furnishings. Time in the office may be required on an as needed basis for training and/or meetings.

Responsibilities

Responsible for accuracy and on time delivery of all quotations & scope letters produced throughout the lifecycle of each project, from proposal, shop, fabrication, and installation stages; Creates cost estimates and order processing documents for final communication of job requirements to ensure order accuracy; Review post order modifications, estimate cost differences, and reconcile change orders; Researches and obtains special pricing and details for custom items from various vendors as required; Collaborate within the team to understand customer project requirements and bring forward recommendations, scope of work, and submittal package to meet customer's requirements; Identifies opportunities for margin and lead time improvement with understanding for contract pricing, value engineering and furniture supply chain program; Ability to read specifications, construction documents, and architectural drawings; Accountable for self-check of design and take-off for technical and process standards; Knowledge of lab furniture market, supplier base, and SEFA laboratory standards to determine ideal products to specify in any given project; Adhere to schedules and adapt to changes as needed; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Mathematics, or a similar field is required; Minimum 1+ years of related experience is required; Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred; Knowledge of SAP software, 2020 Worksheet, AutoCAD, Revit, Salesforce and or C4C highly preferred

Nice to have

Microsoft Office Suite experience; Knowledge of SAP software; Knowledge of 2020 Worksheet; Knowledge of AutoCAD; Knowledge of Revit; Knowledge of Salesforce and/or C4C; Knowledge of lab furniture market, supplier base, and SEFA laboratory standards