Estimator

LSI Industries Inc.•Bangor, ME

12d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator prepares accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates for highly customized products across multiple materials and manufacturing facilities. The role partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations to support quoting from concept through production handoff. The position supports the team at one of the company’s Maine facilities and is identified as safety sensitive.

Requirements

Knowledge of wood, stainless steel, and carbon steel fabrication processes.
Excellent time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or estimating software.
Good organizational skills.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Strong basic math skills.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and specifications.
Ability to work in a demanding, multi-task environment.
High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of estimating experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
Experience with custom products, millwork, and metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed cost estimates for custom millwork and fabricated metal products.
Review drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Estimate labor, materials, and outside services across multiple facilities.
Develop bills of materials (BOMs) and routing assumptions in collaboration with Engineering.
Coordinate pricing for outsourced components such as stone, glass, lighting, and acrylics.
Support Sales with pricing strategies and value-engineering options.
Maintain estimating databases, tools, and historical cost data.
Analyze historical data to improve estimating accuracy and margin performance.
Participate in project handoffs to support a smooth transition to Operations.