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Project Estimator

Premier Technology Inc.
Blackfoot, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,

please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2582545

Collaborate with Account Managers and Business Unit Managers to develop

accurate cost estimates and competitive proposals for customer projects.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

  • Review and analyze customer RFQs, including drawings,

specifications, and supporting documentation.

  • Develop fabrication and execution plans in collaboration with

manufacturing engineers to establish the basis of estimate for each

project.

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates, including labor, materials,

equipment, and subcontracted services.

  • Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with qualified vendors and

subcontractors to support accurate pricing and scheduling.

  • Create work breakdown structures and support the development of

project schedules using MS Project, as required.

  • Assist in the preparation of customer quotations and proposals to

ensure compliance with technical and commercial requirements.

  • Coordinate with Account Managers and cross-functional teams to

confirm availability of manpower, equipment, and materials.

  • Provide support for the development of technical proposals and

supporting documentation.

  • Present cost estimates for internal review and approval.
  • Perform post-project cost analysis by comparing estimated costs to

actual results and identifying root causes of variances.

  • Identify cost trends and provide input to cost reduction initiatives

and process improvement efforts.

  • Minimum Qualifications/Experience:\

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  • Associates degree from a two-year college or university; or five (5)

or more years of related experience and/or training; or an

equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Multiple years of hands-on fabrication experience combined with

estimating responsibilities.

This role requires independent analysis of technical drawings,

manufacturing processes, labor requirements, and material costs.

Estimator must evaluate multiple execution scenarios, assess vendor and

subcontractor options, and make judgment-based decisions that affect

project feasibility, pricing strategy, and resource allocation.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

  • Ability to interpret fabrication drawings and specifications.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
  • Proficiency in cost modeling, labor estimating, and material

takeoffs.

  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, supply

chain, and sales.

  • Use of project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project) and advanced

Excel functionality.

**Other Qualifications:**

The physical demands and work environment described here are

representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to

Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. Regular,

predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this

position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Premier Technology is a federal contractor, as such, this position will

work on government contracts and requires that you are a US Citizen (not

just authorized to work in the US).

**Physical Demands:**

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly

required to sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time

while working at a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk

and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The

employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and

occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities

required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability

to adjust focus.

**Work Environment:**

The noise level in the work environment is usually qu et typical of what

is generally found in an office setting. The employee will occasionally

find it necessary to enter a manufacturing environment. The

manufacturing environment is typical of that type of setting employees

may be exposed to inclement weather, loud noises, tripping hazards; and

there may be exposure to sparks, welding arc, open flame, and moving

equipment.

**Benefit Options:**

Medical, Dental, Vision - 100% Employee Paid Coverage

Company Paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

SupplementBenefits - Accident, Disability, Critical Care, Hospital, Term

Life, Whole Life

Legal Shield/Identity Theft Protection/Gun Owners Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Retirement Planwith Company Match

**Other benefits:**

4-Day Work Week

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Craft Development and Training Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee and Dep

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