Estimator

Job Description

Estimator

Estimator Summary:


Generates quotations based on estimates of labor, materials, special processes, and documentation requirements for a varying range of complex technical opportunities by reviewing the scope of work, codes, specifications, drawings, and other relevant requirements. Communicates with customers, internal resources, vendors, and subcontractors to research, determine and estimate the cost to manufacture the opportunity within the defined parameters and prescribed time frames. Achieves defined order booking goals through converting offered quotations into purchase orders.


Estimator Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manages customer expectations through communication of capabilities, capacities, lead times and follow up on offered quotations.
• Reviews and comprehends scope of work (SOW), customer requirements, specifications, codes and standards, customer terms and conditions to identify required resources to satisfy the project requirements.
• Distills SOW data to prepare and estimate preliminary manufacturing routings consisting of labor operations, material requirements, subcontracted services and all other cost associated with the SOW.
• Identifies and accounts for poorly defined requirements and high-risk activities and processes.
• Communicates with customer to obtain clarification of all missing or unclear requirements.
• Acquires and applies costs of materials and subcontracted operations through direct contact with vendors or communicating pricing support needs to internal resources.
• Confers with internal supporting resources (manufacturing, procurement, scheduling, quality control programming and engineering) to determine and review the project requirements.
• Generates detailed estimates of cost for the labor, materials, special processes, testing, inspection, and documentation requirements needed to perform the SOW.
• Prepares detailed quotation documentation for submittal to the customer. Describes in detail the inclusions, substitutions, and exclusions of the offer.
• Prepares and submits the requisite documentation, responses and proposals prescribed in the quotation submittal requirements.
• Performs follow up activities to gain status of offered quotations to determine probability of converting the quote into a purchase order.
• Reviews awarded purchase orders against quotations to verify that offered schedule commitments, funding parameters, scope of work and exceptions taken match.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients to ensure repeat business and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and deliver accurate sales quotes, process customer orders, and ensure timely follow-up on all sales inquiries and leads.
• Provide customers with detailed information about the shop's products and services, offering tailored solutions to meet their fabrication needs.
• Develop meaningful relationships with customers to encourage trust and loyalty.

Estimator Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Experience with Tekla PowerFab preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; including effective listening skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills; attention to detail a must
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment
• Software experience with Microsoft Word and Excel , and Procore

Education/Experience

• 8+ years experience in the fabrication field required, with minimum 2 years as an Estimator
• Associate’s Degree in Welding, Machining Drafting, or commiserate field experience required

Compensation

• Salary dependent on experience $75,000-95,000

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.