Fabrication Estimator 

Position Overview

We are seeking an exceptional Fabrication Estimator to join our dynamic team at one of the industry's most respected fabrication companies. This full-time position offers an outstanding opportunity to work with cutting-edge projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to the success of a market-leading organization. As a Fabrication Estimator, you will play a crucial role in determining project costs, analyzing technical specifications, and ensuring our competitive edge in the marketplace.

Role Summary

The Fabrication Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for custom fabrication projects ranging from small-scale components to large industrial installations. You will serve as a critical link between our sales team, engineering department, production floor, and clients, ensuring that all projects are properly scoped, accurately priced, and positioned for successful execution. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can balance technical expertise with business acumen to deliver estimates that win projects while maintaining healthy profit margins.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities

  • Evaluate request-for-quote (RFQ) documentation received from the sales team to determine project scope and technical requirements.
  • Prepare accurate cost estimates for fabricated assemblies, including material, labor, and production expenses.
  • Develop comprehensive quotation packages and proposal documentation to support the sales engineering team.
  • Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) along with manufacturing routings for production.
  • Produce conceptual layouts, engineering drawings, and fabrication-ready designs that emphasize quality, efficiency, and cost control.
  • Collaborate closely with manufacturing personnel to optimize designs for efficient production and ease of fabrication.
  • Source components and outside services by obtaining vendor pricing and issuing purchase orders as needed.
  • Facilitate project kickoff meetings with engineering, sales, purchasing, and manufacturing teams to review project requirements, clarify expectations, and ensure alignment on larger opportunities.
  • Serve as the primary engineering contact between customers, sales personnel, and manufacturing by communicating technical information and resolving design-related questions.
  • Verify material requirements and review bills of materials for accuracy before production begins, particularly on large or complex projects.
  • Coordinate multiple quotations and engineering assignments while maintaining project schedules and priorities.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support departmental objectives.

  Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience may be considered in place of formal education.
  • Minimum of three to five years of relevant engineering or manufacturing experience.
  • Familiarity with estimating methods, manufacturing costs, and job costing principles.
  • Working knowledge of 3D CAD software, including AutoCAD.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across departments.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to evaluate financial data and develop accurate cost projections.
  • Experience within sanitary process systems, stainless-steel fabrication, or hygienic process piping environments is considered a strong advantage.