Sr Estimator

SPX Technologies • Overland Park, KS

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Labor and Materials Estimator at SPX Cooling Technologies, you will provide accurate, timely labor estimates for new field-erected towers and material estimates for new and reconstruction projects. The role involves close collaboration with Sales, Sales Support, and Construction teams to develop precise cost assessments that support sales and project execution. You will maintain project history records, use business and execution knowledge to improve estimating processes, and support technical issues related to global operations and acquisitions within your areas of expertise. The position also encourages innovation, efficiency improvements, and monitoring advances in technology and competition.

The role is based in an onsite office environment, Monday through Friday, with a hybrid schedule available after satisfactory completion of the probationary period. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required. The position involves keyboarding, reading from screens or paper, occasional lifting up to 30 pounds, and occasional exposure to outdoor conditions, excessive noise, heat, or bad weather.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience.
• Construction and estimating experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Associate’s degree in a related field required.

Nice To Haves

• Cooling tower experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Negotiation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate labor and material costs for new tower and reconstruction projects across SPX field-erected product lines.
• Develop and maintain computer programs for labor cost estimation and analyze historical project data for accuracy.
• Support subcontract estimate requests for labor-related tasks, including demolition, abatement, and concrete work.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop competitive execution strategies and verify productivity rates with the Construction group.
• Respond to construction-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Create man-loading and organizational charts for customer bids.
• Communicate pricing assumptions clearly to Sales.
• Improve estimating processes by incorporating project insights and execution variables.
• Provide training, guidance, and knowledge sharing to less-experienced estimators on estimating processes, tools, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate project history records and support global and acquisition-related technical issues within areas of expertise.
• Monitor technology and competition and seek improvements in technical-support efficiency.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off, including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans.
• 401(k) match.
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance.
• Leadership development programs.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree