Estimator
Forecasts labor and material costs for all projects based on analyses of project specifications, pricing schedules, and historical data.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
- Gathers details and compiles data to estimate all production costs according to specifications
- Reviews blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to formulate cost estimates
- Considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for estimates
- Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints
- Reviews estimates as requested and analyzes established standards for cost reductions
Supervisory Responsibility :
No formal supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the industryKnowledge of production management, logistics, and supply chain concepts and methodologiesProficient with MicroSoft Office suite of products and associated software applicationsExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesEducation and Experience :
May require a bachelor's degree in a related field2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area helpful but not requiredWorking Conditions :
Most work performed remotely under pressured, fast-paced conditions; frequently requires overtime. May require some travel. Minimal exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather.