ESTIMATOR II at Yokogawa in Sugar Land, TX

ESTIMATOR II Location: Sugar Land Not just a job, but a career Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect. About the Team Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do. JOB SUMMARY The Estimator II (Systems Proposals) is responsible for technical and commercial review, solution development, and proposal activities associated with generating proposals for Yokogawa’s product offerings. This position will be accountable for coordinating proposal activities with the appropriate sales personnel, project and application engineering personnel, inside clerical staff, vendors, sales representatives, customers, and any other stakeholders to efficiently and accurately generate ICSS proposals with minimal supervision JOB DUTIES Responsible for implementing and maintaining a systematic approach to the proposal process that results in accurate ICSS proposals. Responsible for effectively and efficiently logging all proposals and communicating status of proposals and resulting project orders to the appropriate Yokogawa personnel. Ensure all phases of the proposal process are completed in an accurate and timely manner. Works directly with customers and vendors to ensure customer requirements are addressed quickly and accurately. Maintain an accurate and complete file of all documents and communication associated with each proposal. Responsible for creating a schedule for each major task in the proposal process and monitoring the progress of each task. Identify gaps, delays, and issues and work quickly to develop a solution to overcome those constraints to ensure on-time issuance of ICSS proposals. Responsible for all phases of the proposal process including the technical solution, pricing, documentation requirements, clarifications and exceptions, and any other requirement specific to each proposal. Responsible for generating accurate and timely proposals in accordance with technical specifications and commercial requirements. Responsible for continuously improving the proposal process to include improvements in quality, efficiency, and accuracy. Perform other duties as assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES Technical proposal development (instrumentation and control systems solutions) Commercial acumen (pricing, clarifications/exceptions, scope alignment) Requirements analysis (interpret customer specifications and translate into a compliant proposal) Proposal process management (log, track, and manage proposal lifecycle and status communications) Project planning and scheduling (define tasks, set priorities, monitor progress, recover delays) Attention to detail and quality assurance (accuracy, completeness, documentation control) Customer and vendor communication (responsive, professional, service-oriented) Cross-functional collaboration (sales, project/application engineering, inside support, reps) Continuous improvement mindset (increase proposal quality, efficiency, and consistency) Judgment and accountability (make reliable commitments; work with minimal supervision) Adaptability and change management (handle change requests quickly and professionally) Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel for estimating/analysis; Word/PowerPoint/Outlook for deliverables and coordination) Learning agility (quickly adopt new proposal tools and systems as rolled out) SPECIFICATIONS Qualifications: Must be capable of developing a working knowledge of Yokogawa control systems in process automation, including networking, hardware and software components, engineering and integration, and project execution, Must be able to work effectively with others. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal language skills. Must have demonstrated the ability to plan and execute, establish procedures, document, and set priorities. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and use good judgement when making commitments to others. Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be able to learn and improve new proposal tools as they are rolled out. Must be flexible and able to respond to change requests in a timely and professional manner. Experienced with the project execution process and generates proposals in accordance with those processes. Effectively communicates with all stakeholders to ensure a consistently high level of satisfaction. Education: 4-year degree in Business or technical discipline preferred; 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.  We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances.  Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa about our Employee Referral process!