Manufacturing Estimator

Job description: Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Brief Description

Develop cost estimates for fabrication and construction projects per plans and specifications. Project and control fabrication and construction costs by collecting and studying information. Assist with senior management to optimize profits and minimize fabrication and construction costs. Analyze information, develop budgets, develop vendor relationships, report and document, estimate and make decisions, excellent teamwork skills, and focus on quality first.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; set priorities

Prepare fabrication and construction estimates by reviewing and analyzing plans and specifications; identify and estimate costs for each component

Review project documents and specifications to identify bid items and prepare quantity take-off for estimate from plans through means of computerized take-off or manual method

Provide purchasing with material specifications to solicit bids from vendors; identify qualified

subcontractors and provide subcontractors with written scope of work, plans, and specifications for

them to provide a bid

Evaluate offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and sit requirements

Identify resources required for the proposal based on the scope of the work

Maintain cost keys and price masters by updating information

Manage proposals by working with owner/client, material requisition coordinates with field operations, create and manage schedules, and attend project meetings

Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information

Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends

Maintain quality service by following organization standards

Maintain continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and

communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment

Other duties as assigned

#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors

Customer Focus

Ownership for Performance

Shared Commitment

Openness

Job Specific Competencies

Using Math

Controlling Costs

Coordinating Project Activities

Critical Thinking

Delivering High Quality Work

Using Computers and Technology

Communicating Effectively

Creating and Maintaining Networks

Managing Resources

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

Demonstrating Initiative

Working with Financial Information

Qualifications (Required)

High school diploma/GED

2+ years of experience in estimating

Strong mathematical ability

Strong computer skills, including MS Office

Good communication and organizational skills with a willingness to work with vendors and customers over the phone and face-to-face

Experience with manufacturing in a sheet metal facility and/or steel manufacturing

Ability to interact with all levels of personnel, professionally and in a positive manner

Travel 30%; must have Real ID or U.S. Passport for air travel; must have current drivers license with clean driving record; may drive company vehicle or personal vehicle which may be subject to rain, cold, icy roads, wind, heat, etc. while driving

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

Associate degree in business management preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.