Estimator

Central Conveyor Company•Wixom, MI

About The Position

Central Conveyor Company, a member of the Tsubaki Group, is a turn-key Systems Integrator providing conveyance solutions and products for the Automotive, Parcel & Logistics, and Warehouse & Distribution markets. The Estimator prepares take-offs and proposals assigned by the Estimating Manager, reviewing customer RFQs and organizing prompt proposal preparation using standard forms and methods. The role exemplifies Central Conveyor’s values of Integrity, Stewardship, and Quality, with Safety at the forefront of every decision. The Estimator develops project estimates and budgets for mechanical installation, equipment, materials, fabrication, subcontracted work, and related services. The position reviews customer requirements and jobsite conditions, prepares customized proposals and bid packages, coordinates input from engineering, operations, vendors, and subcontractors, and ensures bids are complete, compliant, and submitted on schedule. The role also provides project handoff information and estimates for field orders or change orders as needed. The position requires some travel, including overnight and international travel, to attend bid meetings and review jobsites. U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The estimated salary range is not provided in the posting.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience with automotive and industrial equipment in estimating, installation, design, or project management.
Ability to write clearly and informatively.
Knowledge of conveyor support-system safety requirements.
Knowledge of conveyor installation processes.
Knowledge of fabrication, iron work, piping, pneumatics, sheet metal, mechanical drives, heavy-equipment relocation and setting, millwright work, and rigging.
Knowledge of field equipment, including forklifts, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, lulls, and crane sizing calculations and usage.
Ability to calculate conveyor loads, production rates, cycle times, and required clearances.
Familiarity with customer safety requirements for design and construction, as well as OSHA, Canadian, and internal safety requirements.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, deadline-oriented environment and to multitask and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Highly detail-oriented.
Communicates clearly and comfortably with all levels of employees.
Acts positively upon constructive criticism and coaching.
Conducts self professionally and ethically.
Remains calm under pressure and supports a collaborative environment.
AutoCAD skills sufficient for reading, plotting, and dimensioning.
Proficiency with MS Word and Project.
Advanced Excel skills.
Willingness to travel, including overnight and out of country, for bid meetings and jobsite reviews.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with automotive and industrial conveyor systems for paint shops, body shops, assembly plants, engine plants, stamping plants, steel mills, and chemical plants.
Experience with Conveyor Design/Build systems, including Power and Free, Skid, Skillet, Pallet, Monorails, EMS, CDLR, Fork Transfers, VDLs, and special Design/Build applications.
Ability to formulate Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.

Responsibilities

Perform project risk analysis as required.
Determine product and service costs, including prices for vendor-supplied products, to establish project budgets and margins.
Estimate mechanical installation disciplines, including structural work, machinery, field fabrication, and welding techniques.
Review and update union labor rates for bids as required.
Estimate special work such as tooling installation, steel erection, scaffolding, and rigging.
Estimate machining requirements and special assemblies.
Estimate heavy equipment work, including demolition, relocation, tear-down, and set-up.
Establish schedules for completing the scope of work and submitting bid packages on time.
Prepare budgetary and firm proposals, including alternate solutions.
Identify field interferences and their associated costs.
Calculate steel shipment loads, costs, delivery schedules, and shipment sizing.
Solicit vendors for pricing on purchased equipment and materials.
Initiate pre-engineering and initial system design as required by the customer.
Review RFQs to understand their intent, requirements, details, timing, and scope.
Understand customer needs and create proposals in the customer’s required format.
Visit and review jobsite conditions.
Create detailed take-offs for equipment, structures, installation, and ancillary devices based on project scope.
Collaborate with engineering and operations to obtain quote input as necessary.
Solicit subcontractor bids for work outside Central Conveyor’s scope of supply and prepare subcontractor bid packs as needed.
Review subcontractor proposals for content, price, and clarifications.
Review customer specifications and standards to ensure compliance.
Collect pricing for purchased equipment and fabricated items as necessary, add costs to estimate line items, and ensure all work is included.
Develop cost-saving or value-added alternatives and review engineering or feasibility considerations.
Review quotes with the Estimating Manager and management team as required.
Provide critical as-sold information for project kick-off and set-up according to the budget.
Provide project field-order and change-order estimates as required.

Benefits

Health benefits effective on date of hire.
Dental and vision benefits effective on the first of the month following date of hire.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
10 paid holidays.
401(k) match.
Profit sharing.
Annual bonus potential.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability.
Flexible spending accounts.
Commuter benefits.
Education reimbursement.
Home and auto insurance discounts.
Pet insurance.