Estimator - Remanufacturing

Job Summary

The Estimator – Remanufacturing is responsible for developing accurate, competitive, and data-driven cost estimates for wind turbine component remanufacturing projects. This role supports multiple locations and service lines for field-to-shop remanufacturing transitions.

• Review proposals, technical specifications, scope documents, and customer requirements to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Partner with Shop Managers and Operations Leaders to determine labor hours, shop flow requirements, and resource allocation.
• Analyze labor, materials, tooling, overhead, and schedule impacts to build comprehensive estimates.
• Utilize P&L data and historical job performance metrics to validate pricing assumptions and margin targets.
• Develop cost models specific to remanufacturing workflows (tear-down, inspection, repair, rebuild, QA, packaging).

• Solicit and evaluate quotes from vendors.
• Align vendor payment terms, warranty coverage, and service conditions with proposal terms.
• Negotiate pricing, quality standards, and volume agreements with suppliers.
• Maintain and update a market pricing database to support competitive strategy.

• Prepare job forecasts by analyzing pipeline trends, win/loss data, labor demand, and material cost fluctuations.
• Present weekly forecasting and pricing insights to leadership.
• Track outstanding bids and conduct post-bid reviews (including lost bid analysis) to refine pricing strategies.
• Support capacity planning in coordination with shop operations and scheduling.

• Work closely with Accounting on margin validation and cost controls.
• Support Sales and Business Development in proposal strategy and pricing structure.
• Assist Senior Management in developing long‑term remanufacturing growth strategies.
• Collaborate with Inventory and Purchasing teams to ensure pricing accuracy and material availability.
• Maintain working knowledge of wind industry standards, OEM requirements, and regulatory considerations.

• Analyze estimate‑to‑actual variances and recommend process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to standardize estimating tools, templates, and labor benchmarks.
• Contribute to scalable pricing models as remanufacturing volume increases.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business or Industrial Engineering.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of estimating, project costing, or operations analysis experience preferred.
• Experience in wind energy, heavy equipment repair, industrial manufacturing, or remanufacturing strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the full quote‑to‑sales‑to‑scheduling lifecycle.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of component rebuild processes.
• Analytical thinker capable of resolving complex costing challenges.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines in a dynamic, high‑growth environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, cost modeling), Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface across operations, sales, and finance.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent bids.
• Self‑starter with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Adaptable and open to operational change.

• Sedentary Work:
  Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Travel:
  Required to travel up to 25%.
• Lifting:
  Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.