Quotations, Entry Level-Experienced

Company: 16500 Sixteen Five Hundred
Location: Emeryville
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Analyzes project documents such as e-sheets and fixture schedules, specifications, item descriptions and other construction documentation to prepare a bill of material containing cost and labor estimates for products and services provided by the company, within deadlines provided. Duties & Responsibilities : Develop an understanding of the manufacturers we represent, including their product offerings, applications and protocols Manage customer expectations by meeting deadlines and providing clear communication with regards to expectations and deadlines Uses contact software correctly, uploading all pertinent documents in an orderly fashion, well-marked and detailed Reviews data to determine material and creates a quotation using our personalized Project Management and pricing software. Focus is on optimizing the company's commission dollars Computes cost factors based on the different manufacturer pricing supplied and its guidelines and prepares estimates for service work Consults with coworkers, clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve product pricing issues resulting in the best financial outcome for the company Interfaces with Contractor Sales Team, Specification Department, Solutions and Clean-Ups to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates Assures that details on entered on each project quote including but not limited to these channel partners: names of contractors, sales personnel, distributors and other agents if applicable Provide updates to the initial cost based on client changes to quantities or product details. If there are major price adjustments, determine the reason for any discrepancies Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs, or to reduce losses Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts Manage quotation territory and all versions of quotations; follows up with customers post-quotation for pipeline management Key Qualities: Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information Demonstrates extreme attention to detail Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner Manages difficult or emotional situations Responds promptly to customer needs Displays orientation to profitability Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition Able to manage and organize tasks/ jobs on a daily and weekly basis Computer Savvy Long term employment committed Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or higher preferred from a four-year college university or two to three years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe/BlueBeam, Microsoft Teams, Google Sheets/docs, aptitude for Quotation Platforms. Must be able to speak and write professionally. Communication skills with customers, design clients and co-workers are a necessity. Team oriented with a strong ability to successfully collaborate with peers. Strong ability to maintain high-level focus while multi-tasking in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts basic algebra and geometry. Benefits: Practical experience with a wide variety of application engineering tasks. Collaborating hand-in-hand with skilled teams of application engineers. Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals. Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings. A fun, positive, and productive professional environment. 8AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday Please be advised this is an in-office position.

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