Technical Estimator

Here is your chance to showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company that's been in business for over 25 years! We offer a variety of challenging work that plays to each employee's strengths. Check us out at rvi-inc.com and apply today!SALARY RANGING FROM $60K TO $74K IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABALE EXPERIENCE!REASONABLE FLEX SCHEDULES & START TIMES AVAILABLE!BENEFITS: Medical Insurance, HSA, FSA (Dependent and Medical), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with an employer match, Term Life, EAP, Employee-of-the-Month and Year, On-site Welding Training and Qualifications, Employee Luncheons, Company Picnics, Community Volunteering Opportunities, RITALKA UniversityAs the Technical Estimator at RVI, your primary responsibility will be to provide the sales department with estimates and technical support. As the Technical Estimator, your responsibilities will include: Prepare estimates by utilizing blueprints, specifications, and related documentsDetermine accuracy and completeness of information providedMaintain information in a structured and organized mannerIdentify labor, material, and time requirementsPresent prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive informationMaintain accurate estimating tools and update as neededMaintain cost database by entering and backing up dataContinually update technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publicationsContribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed for meeting and/or exceeding goals and strategiesJOB REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS: Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and word processing programsAbility to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specificationsAbility to coordinate and work independentlyKnowledge of CAD software and/or other engineering softwareAbility to meet critical timelines for responsesAbility to communicate professionally and technically with Client ContactsAssociate's (A.A.) Degree or two-year college or technical school2+ Years of experienceORAny combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.Many tasks include their own work and/or the review of work of others in the department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.RVI OverviewWhen it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. RVI is a full-service provider that offers electronic repair, test, and intelligent inventory management solutions. At RVI, we strive to embrace those who respect, honor and value relationships. This is a tenant upon which we base all our business decisions. We strongly believe that in order to achieve success for both RVI and our clients, a valued partnership, based on integrity, is critical. Why You Should Apply HereRVI is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.