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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Hudson, OH
Hudson, Ohio

About this job

Requisition #6855Select LocationHudson,OHFunctional AreaOperationsLine of BusinessPower SolutionsJob TypeFull-TimeMinimum Travel Percentage0-25%Relocation ProvidedNo
Company Overview
With more than 15,000 associates across 600 locations in North America and Canada, HD Supply has become one of the country’s largest industrial distribution companies. HD Supply provides a broad range of products and services to customers in the maintenance, repair and operations, infrastructure, and specialty construction markets. With an active commitment to the communities in which we operate, HD Supply associates are part of a thriving organization that supports the virtues of wellness, diversity and inclusion – all of which are top priorities for the company. Equally as important is empowering our associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. If you’re ready to find a rewarding career and achieve your full potential with a growing industry leader, HD Supply is ready for you!

Job Summary
Responsible for completing detailed and itemized material quantity estimates from owner or contractor furnished plan sets.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
- Researches plans and specifications and identifies any special material or construction requirements and determines the general scope of work. Determines if company supplied material meet local/state/federal specifications.
- Determines accurate and detailed quantities of products and related specialty materials as measured from construction plan sets. Accurately identifies the type of material necessary for construction of facilities.
- Communicates with material vendor and accurately determines availability and delivery times for specialty products.
- Communicates with design engineer or owner to clarify any unusual or special material issues via phone, e-mail or written Requests for Information (RFI).
- Meets with owners/engineers/architects to assist with or suggest specific design/build concepts. Meets with local engineering design teams to recommend value engineering options for bid projects.
- Actively works with sales team to design successful bid strategies. Assists in bid preparation and insures customers receive quotations in a timely manner. Tracks and monitors competitor pricing to determine market value of bids.
- Coordinates and reviews work of other estimators or sales staff as a senior employee.
- Conducts continuing education training and mentoring of other sales and estimating staff on a regular basis.


Nature and Scope
- Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
- Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to results expected. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
- May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.


Work Environment
- Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
- Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
- Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Minimum Qualifications
- Must be eighteen years of age
- Must pass the Drug Test
- Must pass the Background Check
- Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable


Education and Experience
- Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in related field; certification is required in some areas OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret substation drawings
- Knowledge of substation materials and related manufacturers
- Knowledge of MS Office suite as well as experience on ERP systems
- 5 years prior experience specific to bid preparation, sales or construction.
- Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline.

*HD Supply is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at HD Supply via e-mail, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from HD Supply HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of HD Supply. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by HD Supply as a result of the referral or through other means.*

HD Supply is an EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace.