This position will provide comprehensive support for bids and proposals and engineering support to Proterra’s Manager of Engineering, Proterra Energy and other site leadership team members. You will be responsible for supporting the Energy team by creating and tracking Total Cost Estimates and pricing analyses for potential customers. In addition, this position will assist the Bid and Proposal Team in the review, development, and submittal of customer proposals and will be expected to assist in developing formal processes for the team and the continuous refinement of proposal support materials.
About the Role – You will:
Work with the Proterra Energy, Business Development, and Bid and Proposal leadership team to track, access and pursue bid opportunities to further grow Proterra sales.
Develop support materials in connection with Federal and State grant opportunities, such as FTA’s Low or No Emission Vehicle Deployment Program (Low-No Program).
Perform Total Cost Estimates and pricing analyses for potential customers
Perform Project Estimates
Must review RFA’s RFQ’s and other open Bids and Public Bids
Develop pre-production materials and manage pre-production customer meetings for successful program kick-off.
Coordinate with Marketing on the proposal binder materials for formal proposal submittals.
Other duties as assigned by management.
About Our Group:
As strategic partners, the Energy team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!
This position will be part of the Greenville based Sales team that supports Proterra’s operations.
You will report to the Manager of Engineering, Proterra Energy and collaborate with other Energy and Sales team members located at our headquarters in Burlingame, CA and other manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA
About You:
Estimating software proficiency and high level of knowledge (Trimble, McCormick, Sage or PlanSwift, ProEst, PlanHub, Stack, etc.)
Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar to prepare layouts and 3D dimensional graphics to support high quality proposals
Be familiar with Construction estimating, be able to process and identify the approximate, yet detailed, costs associated with a construction project.
For small projects, an experienced Estimator can come up with a quick estimate in his or her head.
For large projects that require detailed bids, be able to apply more due diligence to achieve an accurate cost estimate
Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization as well as with customers, partners, and sales representatives.
Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust and credibility, and act with complete integrity.
Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Excellent English communication skills.
Your Experience Includes:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytical ability to work with and improve on existing software tools
Excellent Customer Service experience
Location: Burlingame, CA
Travel:0-33%
Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify).
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