Senior Estimator - Truck Upfit

How You Will Make an Impact

A Reading Truck Equipment (RTE) Senior Estimator is responsible for creating customer-ready quotations and buildable orders for the truck equipment division.  You will assist in the sales process through the accurate and expeditious specifying and pricing of product to enable the production of safe, profitable and high-quality work trucks.  The Senior Estimator will utilize technical knowledge to meet customer specifications, determine total cost and selling price, and create accurate quotes and work orders.  You will work closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Engineering.  Senior Estimators also coach/train new Estimators on standard processes and job responsibilities.  Senior Estimators can delegate work to Estimators as directed by the department Manager.

The Nuts and Bolts

• Process all requests for quotes provided by the outside sales team to define equipment cost, freight, sell price and lead time for each opportunity
• Research previous build data including actual material, labor, work interruption reports and customer feedback in the creation of quotations
• Investigate options for each specification using supplier catalogs, websites, and other sources to verify the cost and lead-time in the quote
• Utilize the preferred supplier network to build quotations and contact suppliers directly for price concessions on larger opportunities
• Assist the sales department with technical inquiries to facilitate an accurate design for our customers
• Communicate directly with customers when required to clarify specifications or explain exceptions to their request
• Create a complete bill of material including documented labor hours that ensures an accurate total estimated cost for the job
• Develop working relationships with Purchasing and Engineering and involve as appropriate to ensure a smooth flow of information on all bills of material.
• Complete quotes in a timely manner, continually updating the system and the sales representative if delays are anticipated
• Maintain current price and specification data for all key suppliers
• Train new employees on department processes & procedures
• Delegate/assign work as needed to level the load the department as directed by department manager

Required Credentials

• Minimum three (8) years of experience in product estimating, purchasing, or a related field
• Engineering, drafting, or operations experience in truck equipment is preferred
• Manufacturing industry or background experience preferred
• Associate Degree OR Bachelor Degree, preferred

How We Make an Impact

At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. We continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.

Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards

• We offer big company perks with small company culture:
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To learn more about careers with Reading Truck visit:  https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers

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