What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at Moran Iron Works, Inc.?
Cost Estimator
Moran Iron Works, Inc.
Purpose:
Responsible for efficiently developing thorough, accurate, and timely quotations for potential project opportunities.
Tasks:
- Works in conjunction with sales and marketing team to identify and review new project opportunities and pursue customer inquiries to reveal project scope, schedule, and related specifications.
- Familiarizes himself/herself with scope of work, drawings, specifications, proposal submission requirements and all other related contract documents.
- Determines at that time, if subcontractors may be needed for the project based on schedule, project scope, and MIW current workload.
- Develops and utilizes appropriate bid worksheets and ensures that all necessary information from the contract documents is included in a detailed project write-up and proposal.
- Communicates with client with regard to questions, requests for additional information, and/or more specific information is needed in regard to the project being quoted.
- Utilizes and maintains CRM software for tracking project, quote and client information.
- Tracks all submitted bids until each bid has been awarded.
- If and when a bid is awarded to MIW, the estimator ensures that all information is directed through the proper channels for further processing.
- If a bid has not been awarded to MIW, the estimator reviews the costs associated with a competitor’s bid and critiques each bid process to identify and learn concepts that can be applied for future bids.
- Maintains an orderly and current historical file of all quotes that have been placed.
- Maintains and utilizes completed job information to ensure accurate costs are documented for use during new estimations.
- Responsible for identifying and developing new ideas and work methods for improving the efficiency, accuracy, and the thoroughness of this position.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Years of Experience
2 Years Experience in Estimating or Bidding Position
Education
High School Diploma/GED
Degree or Formal Training
Auto CAD
Additional Information
Ability to multitask.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel
Ability to work both, independently and as part of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel
Ability to work both, independently and as part of a team.
Experience with raw material nesting software, a plus.
Experience reading and understanding blueprints.
Benefits Include:
- MIW Apparel Allowance - 60 Days of Employment
- Health Insurance - 60 Days of Employment
- Dental Insurance - 60 Days of Employment
- Vision Insurance - 60 Days of Employment
- 6 1/2 Paid Holidays
- PTO/ESTA
- $25K Life Insurance
- STD/LTD
- 401K with 4% Company Match after 6 Months
Salary : $25,000
