What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Engineer/ Estimator position at Bulk Handling Systems?
Summary
BHS is seeking a Cost Engineer (or Estimator) to support Product-Sales and Engineering groups within the organization. The Cost Engineer will be tasked with developing comprehensive Technical Cost Estimates for BHS’ line of Industrial-Mechanical recycling equipment and turnkey recycling facilities.
A qualified Cost Engineer will have a comprehensive knowledge of estimating tools such as Syteline, Excel, or other estimating systems. A bonus would be to have a working knowledge of machinery, construction, or industrial systems as that will transfer into the recycling field. Experience in finance or accounting or familiarity working with CAD models a major plus.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Product-Sales Operations Manager, the Estimator will have the following responsibilities:
BHS is seeking a Cost Engineer (or Estimator) to support Product-Sales and Engineering groups within the organization. The Cost Engineer will be tasked with developing comprehensive Technical Cost Estimates for BHS’ line of Industrial-Mechanical recycling equipment and turnkey recycling facilities.
A qualified Cost Engineer will have a comprehensive knowledge of estimating tools such as Syteline, Excel, or other estimating systems. A bonus would be to have a working knowledge of machinery, construction, or industrial systems as that will transfer into the recycling field. Experience in finance or accounting or familiarity working with CAD models a major plus.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Product-Sales Operations Manager, the Estimator will have the following responsibilities:
- Develop cost estimates from detailed drawings, BOMS, or limited concepts with high confidence to meet team’s expectations
- Engineer estimations from the ground up based upon knowledge of manufacturing processes to include cost development for raw materials and other processing costs to ensure consistent project scope
- Develop cross-department relationships with Sales, Engineering, and Project Management
- Participate in actual-to-estimate post-job audit process for continuous improvement
- Validate estimate assumptions to all organizational levels with supporting details and documentation
- Improve the cost process with a strong drive for leveraging technology to improve processes
- Prioritize multiple estimate requests quickly and accurately
- 3-5 years relevant work experience preferred
- 3D CAD experience preferred (AutoCAD/Inventor)
- Experience using cost estimating software
- Construction or manufacturing experience a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook required
- Critical analysis skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization
- Competencies: dealing with ambiguity, organizational agility, attention to detail, functional/technical skills, problem solving, team player with the ability to work independently, excellent time management, ability to handle a fast-paced workload and environment