Estimator

Samuel, Son & Co. • Lebanon, VA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator communicates with customers via telephone and email to determine their needs and requirements, assisting in the development of designs and specifications while actively selling SPVG’s products and services. This role involves analyzing customer RFQs to determine product specifications, manufacturing methods, and other requirements such as packaging and delivery. The Estimator determines the optimal manufacturing method to meet or exceed customer expectations for functionality, quality, appearance, and delivery, and communicates with Engineering staff for product design criteria. The position is responsible for calculating projected costs of labor, material, sub-contracting, and transportation, and providing customers with detailed quotations in a timely manner. Additionally, the Estimator must send amended quote letters when changes are necessary or the projected delivery date varies significantly from the quote date.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of basic Mechanical Engineering concepts.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of the ASME Code, and ability to use ASME related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with internal and external customers in a team environment.
• Must be able to use PC and corporate computer systems.
• Must be somewhat proficient in Microsoft based programs.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with customers via telephone, e-mail, determining customer needs and requirements to assist in developing designs, specifications, and actively sells SPVG’s products and services.
• Analyzes each customer RFQ to determine product specifications, the method of manufacture, and other customer requirements such as packaging and delivery.
• Determines the optimum method of manufacturing for the product to meet or exceed customer’s functionality, quality, appearance, and delivery requirements.
• Communicates with Engineering staff for product design criteria.
• Calculates the projected costs of labor, material, sub-contracting and transportation, and sends the customer a detailed quotation for the project on a timely basis.
• Responsible to send customer an amended quote letter when changes in the delivered quote letter are necessary or the projected delivery date varies more than 2 to 4 weeks from the quote date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED