Estimating Coordinator

EP² provides complete power management systems for commercial and utility industries for power generation, transmission, and distribution. Through a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we empower our employees to grow their careers, solve complex challenges, and make an impact on the industries and communities we serve.

Even if you don't meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of power infrastructure.

To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Estimating Coordinator located in Des Moines, Iowa.  

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, the Estimating Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring Requests for Quotation (RFQs) are accurately tracked from receipt through proposal submission, maintaining estimating documentation, coordinating contract reviews, and supporting communication between Estimating, Finance, and Project Management. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of estimating activities.

What a typical day looks like:

• Monitor and manage the estimating department Requests for Quotation (RFQ) mailbox, ensuring all incoming Requests for Quotation are processed promptly.

• Maintain accurate quotation records within Estimating system, including due dates, schedule revisions, proposal submission dates, and project status updates.

• Process completed estimate packages by updating system records and organizing supporting documentation within the company document management system.

• Coordinate pre-bid meetings and follow-up discussions for large, complex, or multi-year quotation opportunities.

• Track active quotations and proactively communicate with estimators to ensure proposal deadlines are achieved.

• Monitor contract review progress with Finance and assist in coordinating approvals prior to quotation release.

• Prepare and distribute estimating performance metrics, including on-time quotation reports and workload summaries.

• Maintain organized electronic and physical estimating records, including quote archives and historical documentation.

• Coordinate the transfer of awarded projects to Administration for project setup and execution.

• Continuously identify opportunities to improve estimating workflows, documentation practices, and administrative processes.

• Support the estimating team with special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of administrative, estimating, project coordination, or related experience preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Workspace.

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or estimating software is preferred.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Is Sponsorship Available?

EP² is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at EP², you must complete the application process first).