Contracts & Estimations Specialist
Mercer Zimmerman
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Wichita, KS
Contract type: Full time

Looking for a successful career at a growth-oriented, family-owned business? Mercer Zimmerman – a lighting manufacturer’s representative with more than 130 experts in sales, client service, lighting, technology, design and more – is hiring! Be a part of exciting new commercial construction projects happening in the Wichita market.
We are looking for a self-motivated, strategic, team player with experience in project estimating/quoting to work with our people, our manufacturers, and the area’s leading contractors and distributors to deliver top-quality products, technical support, and service. This is a full-time, salaried position offering competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, a 401k plan, wellness perks, and, most importantly, a company culture and value system that attracts and retains a strong team of diverse professionals.
Major Functions Include, But Are Not Limited To
We are looking for a self-motivated, strategic, team player with experience in project estimating/quoting to work with our people, our manufacturers, and the area’s leading contractors and distributors to deliver top-quality products, technical support, and service. This is a full-time, salaried position offering competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, a 401k plan, wellness perks, and, most importantly, a company culture and value system that attracts and retains a strong team of diverse professionals.
Major Functions Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Working in a team environment to analyze and bid jobs based on a tight timeline.
- Preparing budget estimates to meet clients' lighting/lighting controls needs.
- Problem solving while accurately utilizing, maintaining, and tracking project data.
- Developing mutually beneficial relationships with electrical and general contractors so Mercer Zimmerman is the agency of choice for lighting and controls products and services.
- Providing service and support to customers during design, construction, and post-project completion.
- Collaborating with internal team to and project management team.
- Partnering with Project Managers to create submittals and conduct pre-construction meetings.
- Conducting technical and product training in the territory or at our manufacturers’ facilities.
- Construction industry knowledge and experience reading project documents, including drawings, schedules, and submittals.
- The ability to work on a strict timeline and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients.
- A team-first attitude.
- Be an effective communicator – both written and verbal.
- Have strong relationship-building and relationship management skills.
- Build trust through honesty, integrity, and follow-through.
- Possess a high level of comfort interacting with every level of an organization from top-level executives to field personnel.
- Be able to operate with a minimal amount of supervision.
- Have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field is preferred, but not required.
- 3-5 years of related experience in the construction/electrical field is a plus.
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