Equipment Estimator

8 AM – 5 PM

Monday – Friday                   

OVERVIEW:

The Equipment Estimator is responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings related to custom material handling equipment projects, ensuring that they know everything required to successfully bid and win the project. The Equipment Estimator will work with the sales and engineering teams to ensure that bids meet the customer’s requirements. The Equipment Estimator will report to and train under the Vice President of Sales.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determine project requirements from the sales inquiry and specifications.


• Solicit and maintain communication with vendors.


• Transmit specifications and other bid information to vendors.


• Ensure proper quotes from vendors.


• Negotiate best pricing from vendors.


• Review bid requirements and asks follow-up questions if necessary.


• Include value-engineering ideas on every bid.


• Perform vendor interactions in the interest of developing and maintaining long term relationships.


• Collaborate with Sales and Engineering teams to ensure that estimates remain competitive, utilizing lessons learned from previous projects.


• Research and maintain technological excellence within the work environment.


• Develop creative solutions to complex challenges.


• Create, maintain, and update databases to track material and manufacturing costs, ensuring current and accurate pricing.


• Develop preliminary product designs to generate accurate cost estimates that meet specifications and application needs.


• Produce proposals for customers based on estimated costs.


• Establish and communicate guidelines for various applications, ensuring consistency across the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years prior Estimator experience.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Must be familiar with interpreting engineering drawings.


• Must be familiar with the purpose and use of ERP systems.


• Familiarity with heavy industrial machinery or material handling products.


• Must be self-motivated and punctual.   


• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills both internally and externally.


• Familiarity with machine and fabrication process.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college.


• Mechanical and/or Structural background.


• Familiarity with overhead crane systems.


• Familiarity with Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) specifications for overhead cranes.


• Machinery design or manufacturing experience a plus.


• Familiarity with design and manufacturing of material handling equipment such as cranes, hoists, and below-the-hook devices.


• Familiarity with EPICOR and/or Visual EstiTrack.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to talk and hear frequently.


• Ability to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls frequently.


• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.


• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to use close vision, distance vision, and adjust focus.


• Ability to work in an environment with low to moderate noise levels.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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