Parts Estimator

Worldwide Power Products•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Estimator is responsible for researching and quoting accurate parts information for service estimates of critical power equipment across multiple OEM platforms. This role reviews technician findings, service reports, inspections, and historical data to build parts-ready proposals for corrective repairs, preventative maintenance, and lifecycle upgrades. The estimator partners closely with service technicians, account managers, and operations to ensure scopes are complete, pricing is accurate, and estimates align with actual job costs. This role is designed to absorb the estimating workload from account managers, allowing them to focus on customer relationships and business development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
2+ years of experience in generator service, diesel engine service, heavy equipment estimating, or parts
Strong mechanical aptitude
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to learn ERP and estimating systems
Detail-driven with a practical, field-aware mindset
Possess a valid Texas driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Technical training or equivalent experience preferred
Experience in multi-OEM service environments preferred
Familiarity with service labor guides and estimating templates

Responsibilities

Research OEM and aftermarket parts pricing, availability, and lead times
Communicate with additional service vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, or delivery schedule
Develop parts-ready proposals for corrective repairs, preventative maintenance, overhauls, and lifecycle upgrade
Build estimates based on technician findings, inspection reports, service history, and equipment specifications
Evaluate freight impacts and material availability when building estimates
Maintain familiarity with multi-OEM components including Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, and John Deere
Issue purchase orders to vendors to order parts in relation to Additional Service Requests (ASR’s)
Build final customer ready quotes and submit to Account Manager assigned to ASR
Answering and assisting customer calls
Inventory management
Shipping and receiving packages
Any additional tasks necessary to departmental success
Coordinate with technicians to clarify scope, findings, and collect any additional details as it relates to the parts research and estimating
Partner with parts and service coordination teams to validate estimate accuracy and feasibility
Support service account managers with estimate-related questions and revisions
Track estimate accuracy versus actual job costs
Identify trends, gaps, or variances and support continuous improvement efforts
Assist in refining estimating processes, labor assumptions, and pricing accuracy
Wear proper PPE when necessary.
Attend training sessions as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Participate in training related to estimating tools, OEM updates, and service standards
Perform other duties as assigned to support service and operations