Manufacturing & Fabrication Estimator

ANDRITZ AG•Ruston, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. ANDRITZ is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator for our Ruston, Louisiana facility. In this role, you will help drive successful and profitable projects by estimating material, labor, subcontractor, and other project costs. You will work closely with customers, vendors, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and field operations. The ideal candidate has hands-on estimating experience in a sheet-metal fabrication, steel manufacturing, or similar industrial environment and is skilled at reviewing plans, completing quantity take-offs, and identifying project cost requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
2+ years of experience in estimating
Strong mathematical ability
Strong computer skills, including MS Office
Good communication and organizational skills with a willingness to work with vendors and customers over the phone and face-to-face
Experience with manufacturing in a sheet metal facility and/or steel manufacturing
Ability to interact with all levels of personnel, professionally and in a positive manner
Travel 30%; must have Real ID or U.S. Passport for air travel; must have current driver’s license with clean driving record; may drive company vehicle or personal vehicle which may be subject to rain, cold, icy roads, wind, heat, etc. while driving

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in business management preferred

Responsibilities

Develop cost estimates for fabrication and construction projects per plans and specifications.
Project and control fabrication and construction costs by collecting and studying information.
Assist with senior management to optimize profits and minimize fabrication and construction costs.
Analyze information, develop budgets, develop vendor relationships, report and document, estimate and make decisions.
Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and requirements; set priorities.
Prepare fabrication and construction estimates by reviewing and analyzing plans and specifications; identify and estimate costs for each component.
Review project documents and specifications to identify bid items and prepare quantity take-off for estimate from plans through means of computerized take-off or manual method.
Provide purchasing with material specifications to solicit bids from vendors; identify qualified subcontractors and provide subcontractors with written scope of work, plans, and specifications for them to provide a bid.
Evaluate offers to purchase by costing changes, additions, and sit requirements.
Identify resources required for the proposal based on the scope of the work.
Maintain cost keys and price masters by updating information.
Manage proposals by working with owner/client, material requisition coordinates with field operations, create and manage schedules, and attend project meetings.
Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
Maintain continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment.
Other duties as assigned.