Estimator; Twinsburg, OH

The Estimator position is a key team member who is creative, innovative, and versatile in creating and coordinating estimates for our clients. The Estimator provides complete bid pricing for each project by determining all costs including material, labor, outsourced components, packaging, freight and installation.

• Plans, organizes, reviews and evaluates requests for estimates.
• Determines scope of work and estimates material, labor, subcontract installation and freight costs for each project.
• Prepares sketches and/or CAD drawing as required for outsourcing components. .
• Works with clients, sales team suppliers and/or internal departments to develop alternative materials and value engineering ideas to reduce costs and add value to our customers.
• Reviews estimates for completeness and accuracy with Estimating Manager prior to submitting proposal to customer/Sales.
• Sources new vendors/suppliers as required.
• Coordinates with production to perform time studies, learn new manufacturing methods and processes to reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Maintains visually controlled schedule of incoming quote requests.
• Works with Accounting Department to analyze results of job cost studies to determine accuracy of estimates.
• Participates in weekly job cost reviews.
• Reviews accuracy of ERP Routers.
• Aids in the implementation of procedures, systems and company standards.
• Possible local and/or new supplier visits and assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate/Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 to 5 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Teamwork, collaboration, planning, and organizing skills essential.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, math skills, and AutoCAD a plus.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel and Word) a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment a plus, preferably in wood/metal store fixtures.
• 401k
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Vision
• H.S.A

Leiden offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.