Estimator

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
$33.65 - $48.08
Position Summary:
An Estimator/Program Coordinator, is responsible for deciding the projected time frame needed to complete a quote and additional factors like labor needs, materials, budgets and potential risks. Their duties include communicating with personnel and contractual professionals or vendors, using computer software to weigh production risks or compile reports and making presentations to project leaders outlining their suggestions for upcoming projects.
Essential Responsibilities:
The following job functions are not all-inclusive. The employee will be required to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities requested by supervisor. Job duties and requirements may change as required by needs of Company.
Essential Duties in Order of Priority
Frequency Performed
Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints, bid instructions, contract language, purchase orders and quality clauses to gain a thorough understanding of the RFQ Daily
Determine what factors of production will influence the cost of a service Daily
Prepare material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service Daily
Create labor estimates Daily
Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors Daily
Manage bids from vendors Daily
Using bid data to prepare detailed cost analysis Daily
Compile and record actual costs Daily
Present prepared estimates to management Daily
Other reasonable duties as business and operational needs dictate As Needed
Qualifications: (minimum required to perform and be successful in this position)
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, finance, accounting, statistics or related field or relevant work experience equivalence
Experience:
Three years in the tube and duct industry. One-year experience estimating costs in the Aerospace industry
Experience/knowledge of equipment, machines, tools, etc:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, blueprints, model-based data i.e. Catia platform
Prior CAD experience a plus
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large LTA quotes
Communication and Language skills:
Must be able to communicate and interact with employees at all levels of the organization both verbally and written. Must be fluent in English
Mathematical skills:
Proficiency in mathematics, statistics and data analysis.
Computer Skills:
Expertise with analytic tools, such as Excel spreadsheets, Pivot tables. Working knowledge of other MS Office products such as Word, PowerPoint etc.
Reasoning ability:
Requires ability to access facts and develop conclusions
Certificates or Licenses:
None Required
Other Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Strong analytical skills
Detail-oriented
Good problem-solving skills
Time management
Presentation skills

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No