An Estimator, or Cost Engineer, is responsible for cost calculations to determine how much it will cost a company to complete a project or provide products and services to its clients. They do this by researching the costs of the materials, transport, labor and equipment.  This person’s responsibility includes ballpark pricing, prototype pricing and pricing for full productions runs. 

Research the cost of items such as materials, transport, labor and equipment

Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and vendors including wood, metal and plastic vendors as well as installation partners

Obtain multiple quotes from suppliers and contractors within a specified time frame

Communicate costs and potential value engineered solutions back to the project management and engineering teams

Assess the risk levels associated with a project

Evaluate the pricing request and work with project management to define the level of quote need i.e. ballpark or firm pricing

Prepare and submit quotations and details of costs for work to be done

Assist with bids for new contracts and supporting the activities of buyers

Define potential problems and suggest alternatives based upon cost implications, time constraints, and customer quality standards.

 

1-2 years of work experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in custom design-built business preferred

Experience in the retail industry is preferred 

Proficient in reading detailed production drawings

Expert knowledge of various materials including but not limited to metal, acrylic, wood, expanded PVC, styrene, corrugate, plastic corrugate, etc.

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Matching

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

$55,000 - $65,000 a year