We are looking for an Estimator/Project Manager in the metal fabrication industry. This hire will have the ability to work with our customers drawings or requests and be able to analyze them and potentially have to reverse engineer them to get a product or part that is cost effective and useful. In order to do this, the ideal candidate would have CAD experience, an understanding of a metal fabrication job shop and some sales and estimating experience. They would also need to project manage a job through the shop to insure its success. The candidate would on occasion need to meet with the customer at their location or on a project site to get addition details.
Principal Responsibilities:
Work with customer personnel to understand product/part specification. Prepare cost estimates, delivery schedule and sales terms in response to quote requests. Follow up with customer to maintain status of quotes and deliveries. Apply knowledge of company capabilities and operations to determine material and labor hours needed for completion of job. Establish material requirements, vendor and subcontract selection, purchase materials and subcontract services. Create production routing for use in scheduling and work flow. Monitor and manage multiple jobs through all stages of the production process. Review completed jobs, price for billing and resolve customer issues. Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.Conduct special studies to establish cost data or effect cost reduction. Establish new accounts through cold and hot leads.
Preferred Requirements:
Five or more years experience as an estimator-project manager in a metal fabrication environment; experience with CAD technology and fixture design preferred; Demonstrate ability to effectively manage projects from concept to completion; Ability to read architectural and structural plans ;Experience with ERP software;Proficient skills in Microsoft Officepreferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person