Cost Estimator

Description:

• [Company] a leading manufacturer of electrical distribution and control equipment product sales, is seeking a Cost Estimator in our Price, UT office.  Our company serves multiple business sectors such as:  underground and surface mining, refineries, oil and gas, tunneling, power generation, and government. This position reports to VP of Engineering.

Position Profile: 

• As a Cost Estimator, you will be focused on the preparation of profitable bid proposal estimates for electrical distribution and power equipment bids and project proposals. Major duties include:
• Develop specific project cost estimates in response to RFQs/leads, including developing/clarifying specifications and drawings to determine scope of work, bills of materials, construction methodology, and estimated cost  
• Determine feasibility and match with IE capabilities for incoming leads/opportunities.  Assess IE ability to meet RFP dates/deadlines, specifications, methodologies, and cost hurdles, and help screen out low-fit leads
• Estimate labor hours and material costs for engineering and manufacturing tasks in support of company bid proposals.
• Perform conceptual estimates at times when detailed design information is not yet available.  Interface directly with customers to clarify needs and ensure accurate and timely costing
• Ensure proposals meet company and regional financial goals, and acceptability of project contractual requirements.
• Interface with Project Managers, Sales, Business Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Program Management to clarify customer requirements and tailor design and quote to specific needs 
• Coordinate with the production team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team
• Maintains an open line of communication with customers and sales account managers in order to ensure that the customer receives a quotation that is both economical and meets the technical requirements of the project

Requirements: 

• Position requires at 4-7+ years of experience performing cost estimates in the electrical distribution industry 
• Familiarity with electrical distribution equipment, materials and specifications 
• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints 
• Experience with contract documents such as contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendum, change orders, etc. 
• Experience performing complex design/build and conceptual estimating 
• Experience with estimating software or equivalent; MS Office
• Proven track record in generating high quality work 
• Demonstrated skills in working well with others in order to reach a common goal
• Must possess strong conceptual estimating skills
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time

Strongly preferred:

• Formal training / degree in project management
• Experience with Engineering & Construction firms in project development, costing, and management
• Experience with ERP systems in quote development