What are the responsibilities and job description for the Costing Estimator position at Synectics Inc.?
Responsibilities
- The Costing Estimator is responsible for estimating material, labor, and associated costs from receipt of project drawings to the final proposal.
- Responsible for interim and post job studies.
- Create material takeoffs and labor estimates according to sketches or engineering specification
- Research and specify materials to be used on products.
- Create costing documentation
- Analyze actual labor, material and cost against costing and labor reports
- Interact with Design Engineers to ensure accuracy of BOM (bill of materials)
- Review BOMs to ensure they reflect latest manufacturing practices
- Associate's degree and 1-2 years experience or equivalent combination
- Excellent project and time management skills
- A strong team spirit, exceptional time management skills, attention to detail and an extensive knowledge of material and manufacturing process. Knowledge of store fixtures, P.O.P displays is a plus.
- Excellent oral, written and mathematical skills
- Works well under pressure to hit tight deadlines when necessary
- Exposure to manufacturing, costing, reporting and variance analysis is a must
- Possess extensive knowledge of materials and processes
- Able to read and accurately interpret complex drawings and specifications.
- Intermediate skill level with Microsoft software
- Proficient in AutoCAD a plus
- Excellent benefits including 401K, Health Insurance and more...
