ESTIMATOR, III

GENERAL FUNCTION: Analyzes blueprints, technical specifications, proposals and other documentation to prepare estimates for labor, materials and other costs in large or complex projects.  Performs under the general direction of the Estimating Manager.

TYPICAL DUTIES: The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Competently reviews highly complex specifications and drawings in order to formulate itemized work descriptions. Assigns production man-hours and material costs to each work item within a project. Summarizes applicable engineering and indirect costs for each work item to determine total project cost.

Ability to make high-level of decisions and complete in-depth research.

Prepares estimates for Change Orders and New Business Estimates.

Creates Estimate Models, CERs (Cost Estimating Relationships), Learning/Cost Improvement Curves, Consolidated Bill of Materials (CBOMs), BOEs (Basis of Estimates), and Proposal Packages.

Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Power Point.

Supervises directs and trains lower level Estimators in vendor selection and man-hour factors.

Supervises lower level Marine Estimators in large or complex projects and is responsible for review and final summary of projects costs as presented to Department Manager.


DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of division products. Comprehensive knowledge of practices and procedures for developing, preparing, and forecasting cost estimates. Ability to work from blueprints and specifications. Ability to communicate cost savings methods of utilizing labor and materials for proposed projects.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:
Minimum of 5 years experience as a Estimator in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent job experience.

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