MW300 - Estimator

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Job Title: Estimator Date: April 2025

Reports To: Chief Engineer

Summary

The Industrial Estimator is responsible for providing cost estimates for projects at Maxim Watermakers, a manufacturer of marine equipment. This position lays the framework for determining customer pricing for new projects and the company’s ability to meet Gross Margin and Gross Profit goals for both new and existing projects.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify the scope of new projects or re-evaluate the scope of existing, ongoing projects.
• Determine direct labor, direct materials, and time requirements for all projects.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to obtain optimized pricing for system components.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects.
• Identify potential project risks and incorporate contingency plans into cost estimates.
• Analyze project designs and suggest cost-saving measures while maintaining project quality.
• Present reports on prepared estimates.
• Maintain a labor and cost database.
• Define costing trends.
• Assist Engineering department in BOM preparation.
• Assist Engineering department in CAD design.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial setting
• Associate or bachelors degree a plus.
• Knowledge of CAD software
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 products (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Strong ability to read customer specifications and detailed drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and industry standards
• Must be willing to work long hours on occasion as required to complete proposals to meet submittal deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers, vendors and coworkers at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving, task prioritization, follow-up, and customer service skills required
• Must be self-motivated individual
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of US Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of US Citizenship is a US Passport, US Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled