Project Estimator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and analyze customer RFQs, including drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Develop fabrication and execution plans in collaboration with manufacturing engineers to establish the basis of estimate for each project.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with qualified vendors and subcontractors to support accurate pricing and scheduling.
• Create work breakdown structures and support the development of project schedules using MS Project, as required.
• Assist in the preparation of customer quotations and proposals to ensure compliance with technical and commercial requirements.
• Coordinate with Account Managers and cross‑functional teams to confirm availability of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Provide support for the development of technical proposals and supporting documentation.
• Present cost estimates for internal review and approval.
• Perform post‑project cost analysis by comparing estimated costs to actual results and identifying root causes of variances.
• Identify cost trends and provide input to cost reduction initiatives and process improvement efforts.

• Associate’s degree from a two‑year college or university, or five (5) or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Multiple years of hands‑on fabrication experience combined with estimating responsibilities.
• Independent analysis of technical drawings, manufacturing processes, labor requirements, and material costs.
• Ability to evaluate multiple execution scenarios, assess vendor and subcontractor options, and make judgment‑based decisions that affect project feasibility, pricing strategy, and resource allocation.

• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Proficiency in cost modeling, labor estimating, and material takeoffs.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, operations, supply chain, and sales.
• Use of project scheduling tools such as MS Project and advanced Excel functionality.

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