Cost Estimating III
About The Position
Ameron, a proud subsidiary of Arcosa, Inc., is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures. They are seeking an Estimator for their Sumterville, FL operation. This role involves analyzing technical drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and customer specifications to develop accurate and timely material and labor estimates. The position demands a highly detail-oriented and analytical mindset, with the capability to manage multiple estimates concurrently while maintaining precision. The Estimator will collaborate cross-functionally and play a crucial role in supporting sales by providing clear, defensible, and competitive estimates.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and/or relevant estimating or manufacturing experience
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents
- Proficiency working with BOMs, costing models, and estimating systems
- Analytical mindset with working knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and cost modeling
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and high-volume requests
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Nice To Haves
- Experience with steel fabrication, manufacturing, or similar industrial environments preferred
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Jobscope) preferred
Responsibilities
- Interpret technical drawings, contracts, and customer specifications to develop accurate cost estimates
- Analyze BOMs and apply formulas to determine labor hours and material costs
- Prioritize and manage multiple estimating requests to meet required deadlines
- Input and validate costing data within the estimating/manufacturing system (e.g., Jobscope)
- Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure estimate accuracy
- Participate in sales and project discussions to clarify requirements and support estimate rationale
- Review and validate estimate outputs for accuracy and completeness
- Identify opportunities to improve estimating methods, formulas, and efficiency
- Provide feedback to sales and internal teams regarding cost drivers and potential risks
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail across all estimates and documentation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
