Project Estimator
Avantor
Summary
Avantor is looking for a detailed-oriented collaborator to join our team as a lab furniture Project Estimator, supporting the sales team in different territories. The estimator is a motivated self-starter that works synergistically with sales and internal cross-functional teams to create accurate pricing proposals for customers across many segments (pharma, healthcare, commercial, electronics manufacturing, education, research, etc.) to outfit their laboratory space with a myriad of laboratory furnishings.
Job description
The team
Avantor/VWR's Lab Furniture Services (LFS) team is part of our Lab Design Services business unit. This team supports the coordination of internal sales representatives to support every phase of furnishing a laboratory including overseeing the design-to-install process.
How you will thrive and create an impact
- Responsible for accuracy and on time delivery of all quotations & scope letters produced throughout the lifecycle of each project, from proposal, shop, fabrication, and installation stages.
- Creates cost estimates and order processing documents for final communication of job requirements to ensure order accuracy.
- Review post order modifications, estimate cost differences, and reconcile change orders.
- Researches and obtains special pricing and details for custom items from various vendors as required.
- Collaborate within the team to understand customer project requirements and bring forward recommendations, scope of work, and submittal package to meet customer's requirements.
- Identifies opportunities for margin and lead time improvement with understanding for contract pricing, value engineering and furniture supply chain program.
- Ability to read specifications, construction documents, and architectural drawings.
- Accountable for self-check of design and take-off for technical and process standards.
- Knowledge of lab furniture market, supplier base, and SEFA laboratory standards to determine ideal products to specify in any given project.
- Adhere to schedules and adapt to changes as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Mathematics, or a similar field is required
- Minimum 1+ years of related experience is required
- Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred
- Knowledge of SAP software, 2020 Worksheet, AutoCAD, Revit, Salesforce and or C4C highly preferred
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Inclusive culture
- Career growth opportunities
Company overview
Avantor is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Founded in 1904 as J.T. Baker Chemical Company, the company has evolved into a Fortune 500 organization with operations in over 30 countries and serving more than 300,000 customer locations worldwide. Avantor's comprehensive portfolio supports virtually every stage of research, development, and production activities across biopharma, healthcare, education, government, and advanced technology sectors. The company specializes in providing high-purity chemicals, laboratory equipment, single-use bioprocessing systems, and specialized services that enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. With approximately 14,500 employees globally, Avantor plays a crucial role in supporting scientific innovation, including significant contributions to COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing through its synthetic lipid production capabilities. The company went public in 2019 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AVTR.