What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Cost Engineer Estimator position at Matthews Automation Solutions, LLC?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Cost Engineer Estimator is responsible for preparing portions of contract proposal estimates, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications. This role works with internal and external contacts in a pre-sale, quoting and system designing role to assist in designing engineered solutions. The primary focus being electrical design engineering for material handling execution systems, manufacturing, and / or conveyor systems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Analyze project specifications to prepare time, materials, and labor estimates
Prepare bill of materials (BOM) on projects for quoting purposes
Estimate changes of scope to projects and generate proposal quotes for contracts
Monitor job cost data and schedules to assure budget goals are met
Work with customers to ensure that the design criteria can be accomplished based upon the layout that has been provided
Prepare quarterly cost and expenditure reports for project management revision
Support scheduling team by preparing forecast estimates, used by management, for planning and control purposes
Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance or related field
6 years of previous estimating experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have direct experience with electrical engineering design
Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and / or internationally may be required
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work with and influence peers and management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Prefer - Experience in the conveyor and / or material handling industry
Prefer - Direct estimating experience in distribution, fulfillment, logistics and supply chain, specific to Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
Prefer – Understanding of a variety of material handling processes and components and ability to evaluate and analyze associated costs
Prefer - Knowledge of controls solutions for conveyor systems
Prefer - Knowledge of software solutions for MHE systems
PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see
Regularly / Occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.
The noise level in the work environment may be high
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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