Manufacturing Estimator

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; set priorities
• Prepare fabrication and construction estimates by reviewing and analyzing plans and specifications; identify and estimate costs for each component
• Review project documents and specifications to identify bid items and prepare quantity take-off for estimate from plans through computerized or manual method
• Provide purchasing with material specifications to solicit bids from vendors; identify qualified subcontractors and provide subcontractors with written scope of work, plans, and specifications for them to provide a bid
• Evaluate offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and site requirements
• Identify resources required for the proposal based on the scope of the work
• Maintain cost keys and price masters by updating information
• Manage proposals by working with owner/client, material requisition coordinates with field operations, create and manage schedules, and attend project meetings
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma/GED
• 2+ years of experience in estimating
• Strong mathematical ability
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office
• Good communication and organizational skills with a willingness to work with vendors and customers over the phone and face-to-face
• Experience with manufacturing in a sheet metal facility and/or steel manufacturing
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel, professionally and in a positive manner
• Travel 30%; must have Real ID or U.S. Passport for air travel; must have current driver’s license with clean driving record; may drive company vehicle or personal vehicle which may be subject to rain, cold, icy roads, wind, heat, etc. while driving