Estimator

Pac-Van, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Finance Corporation, provides storage and office space solutions to its customers through the leasing and selling of storage containers, mobile office trailers, modular buildings, and bulk liquid storage frac tanks. The company serves a wide variety of customers, including those in the commercial, construction, education, government, health care, industrial, and retail sectors. Committed to providing high-quality products, dependable service, and sales excellence, Pac-Van, Inc. is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and has over 60 offices throughout North America. Value Description: Grow revenue/profit through timely and accurate modification and fabrication quotations for Pac-Van Sales Team and Southern Fabrication customers. Summary of Key Responsibilities: This position is responsible for providing quick and accurate estimates of materials and labor required to modify containers based on customer and/or sales team provided drawings and/or information. AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY and PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Essential Duties: (80%) Project Results * Meet project profitability and cost control targets * Provide periodic management reporting Estimating Process & Project Management * Provide design layouts, sketches, and formal quotes * Manage projects through purchasing, engineering & production departments * Understand and communicate the objectives while also performing key activities related to core processes * Effectively instruct shop supervision and any outside vendors or sub-contractors to complete the jobs in a timely manner * Communicate on a regular basis with our sister company's Ops Manager, Engineering Manager and Shop supervisor regarding project performance, status, and expectations * Be able to consider the proposed usage and application, installation site conditions and constraints, and potential permitting considerations when making recommendations * Make suggestions regarding ways to improve proposed designs from both a functionality and cost effectiveness perspective * Direct/assist permitting process and vendor management * Develop coordinated project plan and schedule Customer Satisfaction * Manage & communicate customer expectations * Support customer warranty period * Resolve customer complaints * Obtain customer acceptance and project sign off * Develop and build loyal, profitable customer relationships Project Operations(Site management, …) * Must be able to effectively instruct shop supervision and any outside vendors or sub-contractors to complete the jobs in a timely manner. * Set and manage service standards * Build and maintain vendor relationships * Possess a professional attitude and appearance to develop and build profitable, long-term customer relationships Product Awareness * Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all product lines to able to perform other quotation duties as needed * Support sales team with quoting and estimating activities that would involve local branch or third-party production for projects other than home plant. Safety * Support Safety Manager to ensure all project personnel, vendors and subcontractors follow safety requirements Secondary Duties: (20%) | Other responsibilities, as necessary | Complete as directed REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Core Value Behaviors Continuous Improvement * Seeks and accepts constructive performance feedback * Strives to improve performance Dependability - delivering consistent quality and reliable service: * Adheres to PV's practices, procedures and standards * Manages time effectively to meet deadlines * Demonstrates attention to detail * Consistently meets or exceeds agreed upon performance expectations Dedication - a passion for performance * Demonstrates (a good) work ethic - reliable attendance & punctuality * Takes ownership of job performance & satisfaction. * Shows willingness to operate in and adapt to a dynamic environment * Acts persistently to do everything necessary to be successful * Is achievement-orientated - focuses on results Initiative - taking action to seize opportunity * Is self-motivated - able to work effectively on own * Identifies problems & opportunities and communicates findings to manager * Understands and acts within appropriate decision making boundaries (when to take action & when to get feedback or help) Ingenuity - applying practical creativity to everyday opportunities * Exercises discretion and judgment to apply skills and knowledge to different situations * Develops efficient & effective options and solutions Relationships - bonds that create value (with customers, vendors & employees) * Builds positive relationships through honest, tactful and clear communication * Demonstrates integrity - ethical behavior; honest and respectful interpersonal relationships * Is service oriented - responsiveness to customer, vendor and co-worker requests * Utilizes listening skills to deliver solutions that meet expectations * Expresses a positive attitude and conducts self with a courteous & professional demeanor Working Conditions * Duties are mainly in an office setting. * Occasionally outside with exposure to the elements of the weather * Limited amount of local and overnight travel Physical Requirements * Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, talking and hearing * Must have visual, physical and technical ability to independently use a telephone, computer, fax machine and photocopier * Communicate both in writing and verbally Work Requirements * Broad knowledge of management practices * General construction background and knowledge * Knowledge in building codes (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, IBC, OSHA) * Proficiency with AutoCAD (or capable of learning at company expense) * Knowledge of product technology, product availability and installation techniques and innovations * Valid drivers license Other Requirements * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Valid drivers license * Maintenance of continuous personal automobile insurance coverage This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.