Estimator

Job Title:
Estimator
Location:
Chicago Heights, IL
Job Type and Duration:
Full time, permanent
Pay rate:

Thriving family owned manufacturer is looking for an Estimator to join their growing team!
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Estimator is responsible for all areas related to customer bid/quote requests and opportunity cost estimation. The Estimator is responsible to perform and execute department standard work and adhere to missions and values.
Estimating Mission Statement:

The Estimating Department is a direct internal supplier for the Board, Sr Management, Sales, and Operations. Our mission is to provide these stakeholders with the highest volume of opportunities, highest accuracy of estimates, and highest level of performance to enable trust in our work that provides the company the ability to best select the projects offering the best fit for the Company's capabilities, maximization of long-term profitability, and maximization of strategic growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtain a complete understanding of operational and material requirements necessary to accurately estimate assigned projects.
Estimators will accomplish these goals through continued critical thinking and analysis, engaging stakeholders for collaboration and input, having a desire to always seek more information, and always be offering alternatives methods to increase potential for success.
The Estimator is accountable to complete Department Standard Work.
Standard work includes:

* Uphold Estimating Department Missions and Values
* labor and material cost estimation
* vendor RFP/Bidding and collaboration
* total landed cost and total cost of ownership calculations
* Value Add and Value Engineering development.
* On time Quote/Bid completion Work with various stakeholders to understand all requirements related to project estimates.
REASONING ABILITY:

* Spatial and Geometry calculations
* Problem Solving/Analysis
* Risk Identification
* Communication Proficiency
* Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
* Microsoft Office Skills
LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Business English, clear verbal communication, excellent redaction, and Bilingual English Spanish are desirable.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in sciences, Engineering, or Arts is preferred with a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Estimator in a custom manufacturing environment or Associates/Vocational Diploma with a minimum of three (2) years Estimating Experience plus two (3) years of trade labor or shop experience.
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