What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator - Casper, WY position at Westerman, Inc.?
The full-time Estimator will work closely with Representatives from Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations and Customers to ensure an accurate cost is provided for all assigned projects. The Estimator must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and communicate/maintain costs effectively with a clear and thorough attention to detail.
This position is fully on-site and will be located at either our Casper, WY or Bremen, OH facility. Relocation assistance is not provided with this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.
• Comprehends customer equipment needs with strong interactions with Sales personnel and end customer engineering team.
• Drives cost estimates to conclusion (project manage) with daily interaction with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Sales and Logistics teams.
• Works as part of a two-person Estimator/Engineer team. Grows personal knowledge of customer base and product knowledge.
• Works with Logistics and Operations to secure accurate lead times.
• Attend customer technical meetings as needed.
• Drafts quotations for RFQ bids.
• Supports the development and maintenance of cost models.
• Supports the centralized estimating process.
• Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures in order to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Other duties as required and assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in technical field such as Engineering, Applied Science, or Manufacturing Technology or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in cost estimating in a construction, manufacturing, or fabrication field required
• Experience in reading and comprehending engineering drawings (P&ID’s, electric schematics, controls system drawings, general arrangements, structural drawings) required
• Fabrication process knowledge required
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Database Software
• Strong organizational skills required
• Ability to identify urgency and react accordingly required
• Multi-tasking simultaneously competing priorities and deadlines and ability to work well under pressure required
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, required
• Experience in estimating within an ERP environment in an engineered-to-order business required
• Driving is an essential function of the job; clean driving record required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time and work on a computer.
• May be required to lift up to 15 pounds in an office setting.
• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.
• Must be able to see, speak, hear, and read.
• Must use fingers and hands to manipulate/utilize office machines.
• Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
• Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to travel by car and airplane as needed.
Westerman, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
