Technical Estimator

Overview

Showcase your skills with an established, yet growing, company thats been in business for over 25 years! At RVI, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at  and apply today!

Salary in accordance applicable experience, ranging from $60k to $74k

REASONABLE FLEX SCHEDULES & START TIMES AVAILABLE!

BENEFITS & PERKS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance;
Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match;
Term Life Insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Employee-of-the-Month and Year; RITALKA University;
Employee Luncheons;
Family Company Picnic;
Community Volunteering

As the Technical Estimator at RVI, your primary responsibility will be to provide the sales department with estimates and technical support.

• Prepare estimates by utilizing blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Determine accuracy and completeness of information provided
• Maintain information in a structured and organized manner
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements
• Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information
• Maintain accurate estimating tools and update as needed
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data
• Continually update technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed for meeting and/or exceeding goals and strategies

• Working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and word processing programs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, specifications
• Ability to coordinate and work independently
• Knowledge of CAD software and/or other engineering software
• Experience with Zuken or similar electrical design software preferred
• Ability to meet critical timelines for responses
• Ability to communicate professionally and technically with Client Contacts
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Associate's (A.A.) Degree or two-year college or technical school
• 2+ years of related experience

OR

Any 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 statements describe the general nature and level of work 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 is a full-service provider of high-quality, reliable wire harnesses and control boxes, that fosters strong collaborative relationships to support your business growth. We strongly believe that in order to achieve success for both RVI and our clients, a valued partnership, based on integrity, is critical.

RVI 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.