Cost Estimator

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• Bill of Material creation and auditing existing;
  Bill of Materials. Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for projects.
• Estimate costs by evaluating the entire project.
• Read and understand engineering specifications.
• Build unique bills of material.
• Acquire pricing from vendors.
• Handle change order pricing and proposals.
• Create Sale Orders in Sage accounting software.
• Provide Sales Quotes from calculated cost of the product.
• Present cost estimates to upper management for review and approval.
• Prepare reports detailing the complete costs going into a project. Input cost data into company database.
• Analyze differences between estimated cost and actual cost and provide updates to management. Review customer requirements for a project.
• Collaborate with the sales team to prepare proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering, purchasing and manufacturing to ensure an effective process is completed to ensure BOM s etc. are accurate.
• Take-offs from drawings provided.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.
• Create AutoCAD or Solid Works drawings.

• 2 years of experience working as an estimator in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing and Project Management experience/certification a plus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to create a professional presentation.
• Ability to create reports on costing data.
• Amazing analytical and math skills.
• Familiarity with Solid Works a plus.
• Ability to work well on a team.
• Very detail-oriented.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and requirements.