Quotations Specialist / Estimator – LFG Switchgear Manufacturing
Position Summary
At Power Design (PDI), innovation drives everything we do — from building the future of
construction to powering our own LFG switchgear manufacturing division. We’re looking
for a motivated Quotations Specialist/Estimator who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented
environment. This role is critical in preparing accurate and competitive estimates
for custom switchgear and electrical equipment projects while partnering closely with
sales, engineering, and production to deliver solutions that keep PDI ahead of the industry.
If you’re detail-oriented, love problem-solving, and want to grow your career with a
company that’s known for its “work hard, play hard” culture, this is your opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
• Estimate Development: Review blueprints, specifications, and proposals to
prepare accurate time, material, and labor estimates for switchgear projects.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with engineering and production teams to
ensure designs are practical and align with LFG’s manufacturing capabilities.
• Quotations & Proposals: Generate professional, competitive proposals that meet
customer requirements while supporting profitability and long-term partnerships.
• Vendor & Supplier Relations: Issue RFQs, secure competitive pricing, negotiate
with suppliers, and recommend alternatives where appropriate.
• Customer Engagement: Work alongside sales to strategize on bids, clarify
requirements, and support customers through the quoting process.
• Value Engineering: Identify opportunities to optimize designs and reduce costs
without sacrificing quality or performance.
• Tracking & Reporting: Maintain historical cost databases, supplier information, and
ensure accurate documentation of all bids and proposals.
• Follow-Up: Track open quotes, support transition from awarded projects, and
provide input on post-project reviews.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (engineering, construction, business, or related field)
OR relevant experience in electrical estimating, quotations, or project
coordination.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical distribution, switchgear, or manufacturing
environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and bid packages.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills with an eye for detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/MRP or estimation software
is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with
sales teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to learn, grow, and deliver results.
Why Join Power Design?
At PDI, we don’t just manufacture switchgear — we design the future of construction. With
more than 30 years of industry leadership, a culture built on integrity, innovation, and
teamwork, and one of the fastest-growing divisions in our company, LFG offers you the
chance to make an immediate impact.
Here, you’ll be surrounded by people who push boundaries, celebrate wins, and know how
to have fun while doing it. We believe in developing our people, providing opportunities to
grow, and rewarding those who go above and beyond.
Be part of a company where your work fuels some of the largest and most exciting
projects in the country.
At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide
About Us
Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.