Quotations Specialist

Quotations Specialist – 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