Estimator Level 1

G. W. Becker • Hermitage, PA

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About The Position

G.W. Becker, INC. has an opening for Estimator Level I. The Estimator Level 1 is responsible for providing accurate material, labor, and time estimates and proposals for capital equipment projects. The position involves establishing base cost standards, maintaining a costing database, and developing costing spreadsheets to ensure efficient estimating procedures. The Estimator Level 1 will work closely with various departments, including Sales, Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing, Production, and Service, to ensure customer requirements are met.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work, set priorities, and work as a team member.
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and customer focus orientation.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Understanding of engineering principles, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of related training and experience in estimating, engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand customer specifications and drawings to qualify customer needs and requests.
• Research previous jobs for comparable builds and adjust estimates as necessary.
• Prepare formal proposals and quotes with detailed equipment specifications, delivery, payment terms, lead times, and terms and conditions.
• Communicate with vendors, Sales, Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing, Production, and Service departments as required.
• Revise quotes as needed to meet customer requirements and review customer purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
• Develop and maintain a costing database, create costing spreadsheets, and establish base standard item pricing for quotes.
• Collaborate with Engineers and other technical staff to ensure accurate estimates and proposals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level