Industrial Quotation Specialist – Costing & Estimating

Alinabal • Milford, CT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Quotation Specialist – Costing & Estimating Where: Milford, CT | Reports to: Vice President of Engineering Is this you? Do you enjoy translating drawings and specifications into reliable cost models? Do you like partnering with engineering, production, and project managers to keep quotes accurate and on budget? Are you energized by spotting cost-saving ideas and reducing risk before a project launches? What you'll do Build comprehensive estimates for materials, labor, and manufacturing processes based on customer requirements. Use historical data and cross-functional input to refine assumptions and improve precision. Analyze prints/specs to support engineering with clear, data-driven insights. Partner with project managers, engineers, and customer service to confirm budgets and scope. Maintain and update the cost database for materials, labor rates, and equipment. Assist with proposal development, track project budgets, and align to corporate goals. Recommend cost reductions and highlight risks with mitigation options. Support other tasks as directed by the VP of Engineering.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented analytical skills and comfort with numbers.
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing processes and estimating preferred.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• ERP familiarity; SyteLine experience is a plus.
• Effective communicator and team collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Build comprehensive estimates for materials, labor, and manufacturing processes based on customer requirements.
• Use historical data and cross-functional input to refine assumptions and improve precision.
• Analyze prints/specs to support engineering with clear, data-driven insights.
• Partner with project managers, engineers, and customer service to confirm budgets and scope.
• Maintain and update the cost database for materials, labor rates, and equipment.
• Assist with proposal development, track project budgets, and align to corporate goals.
• Recommend cost reductions and highlight risks with mitigation options.
• Support other tasks as directed by the VP of Engineering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees