Cost Estimator

Full Job Description

BE PART OF AMERICA’S MANUFACTURING RENAISSANCE!

Our clients are the leaders in their industries, that allow commerce to happen, transforming the world to a safer, greener future.

They come to Burgaflex for our expertise, and experience, and to partner with a manufacturer focused on excellence.

Burgaflex North America is headquartered in Fenton, Michigan. We specialize in hose and tube assemblies for AC/heating lines servicing heavy trucks, agriculture, and construction vehicles.

Job Title: Cost Estimator

Department: Sales

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

As the cost estimator you will be in charge of finding the correct cost to charge our customers for the product being purchased. You will do this by collecting and analyzing data to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture the product. You will report directly to the Vice President of Sales.

Essential Functions

· Researching materials, equipment, and labor costs.

· Work with Account Managers to determine customer specific requirements.

• Working with the procurement department, ensure component and material quotes are processed timely.
• Analyzing company data, exchange rates and prices.
• Entering quotations in customer portals meeting the required dates.
• Monitoring the stages of a project to make sure that costs are kept in line with forecasts.
• Perform other duties as necessary or appropriate to the position.

Education, and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-5 years of experience in as a cost estimator or similar role.

Knowledge, Skills, and other Abilities

• Experience with automotive preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs. Microsoft Dynamics- Great Plains experience a plus
• Demonstrate initiative and can work independently to achieve solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and be proactive in efforts to ensure requests and tasks do not fall behind.
• Exhibit impeccable professionalism with all levels of the Burgaflex team.
• Excellent organizational skills, project management and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with a team.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Vehicles Used

Computers.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to fifteen (15) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The incumbent works primarily in an office environment, sitting for prolonged periods at a desk with a computer. While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents, analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines and constant interruptions; interact with staff and other organizations; and frequently deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

Here at Burgaflex we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit any discrimination towards employees or applicants in regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to those with disabilities if needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Medical documentation may be necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Automotive: 2 years (Preferred)
• Cost analysis: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fenton, MI 48430 (Required)

Work Location: In person