Estimator

Koch Enterprises Family of Companies•Strafford, MO

About The Position

The Estimator is an integral part of the American Products Sales Team. The Estimator works with the Inside and Outside Sales Team, Engineering, Purchasing and Customer Service to provide accurate estimates for our customers.

Requirements

Bachelors or Associates degree in Business or equivalate work experience preferred
Previous estimating experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
3D Modeling, Solid Works, and AutoCad background/experience is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation correctly (i.e., drawings, BOMs, specifications, etc.)
Microsoft Word – intermediate level
Microsoft Excel – intermediate level
Microsoft PowerPoint – beginner level
Microsoft Outlook – intermediate level, preferred
Requires the interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate with wide variety of internal personnel.
Must be able to interact professionally, appropriately, and courteously with customers, co-workers and other outside parties.
Mechanical/ Electrical aptitude.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
Must be detail oriented, with the ability to successfully follow-through.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and must be able to talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. Must observe safety procedures and use equipment and materials properly; must wear safety glasses and steel toe boots.

Responsibilities

Works with the Sales Team to support proposal submitted, determining scope of proposal, and preparing the estimate.
Reviews and understands all aspects of the Request for Proposal (RFP), if need will talk to sales and/or the customer before beginning estimate.
Obtains all necessary information, specifications, and drawings for the product to be estimated.
Checks the Bill of Material (BOM) for completeness and accuracy of part numbers, quantity, and material used, including type of finish;
Reviews prints submitted by the customer to provide a clear and detailed quote;
Communicates with the customer in a professional manner, in order to complete the needed information package;
Coordinates with other departments within the company to assemble proposal inputs;
Ensures that the proposal deadlines are met;
Prepares the estimate.
Maintains files/records for all related source documents pertaining to product cost;
Performs other duties as assigned