Estimator

About the role

The Estimator will partner closely with Engineers, Product Managers, Sales specialists, suppliers, and other business areas to prepare cost estimates for each specified proposal scope of work. Coordinating amongst various departments requires effective time management skills to provide accurate and timely information to the appropriate business unit.

The Estimator will utilize advanced estimating experience and extensive knowledge of B&W products to mentor less experienced estimators.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposal contract material cost estimates and pricing for boiler and environmental equipment.
• Work from drawings, specifications, supplier quotations, engineering standards, estimating data/programs/databases, previous similar estimates, and other information to develop estimates.
• Utilize extensive knowledge of estimating and B&W products to produce timely and quality results that support organizational goals.
• Use appropriate estimating tools (e.g., established templates, databases for quotes and costing) to build up estimates from quoted or estimated components.
• Obtain firm quotes for equipment, fabrication, materials, and components from suppliers or through the corporate purchasing group.
• Develop complete project estimates including material costs, person-hours, purchased goods, freight and service costs, engineering and project management costs, commercial and other appropriate costs as required for cost tabulations and price approval requests.
• Serve as leading support for Proposal and Project Management, Accounting, Purchasing, Scheduling, Construction, and other functions on details, quantities/weights, and specifics of scope and cost estimates.
• Function as a member of the proposal team.
• Participate in cost review meetings and pricing approval meetings, proposing recommendations and process improvement strategies as necessary.
• Complete change control estimates to capture financial adjustments to the project.
• Establish the approximate time required to complete estimates at the level of detail requested and communicate routinely with stakeholders to meet proposal deadlines.
• Serve as a mentor for less experienced Estimators, leading training with management as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.