Sr Cost Engineer Estimator
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Sr Cost Engineer Estimator is responsible for preparing portions of contract proposal estimates, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications. This role works with internal and external contacts in a pre-sale, quoting and system designing role to assist in designing engineered solutions.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze project specifications to prepare time, materials, and labor estimates
- Prepare bill of materials (BOM) on projects for quoting purposes
- Estimate changes of scope to projects and generate proposal quotes for contracts
- Monitor job cost data and schedules to assure budget goals are met
- Work with customers to ensure that the design criteria can be accomplished based upon the layout that has been provided
- Prepare quarterly cost and expenditure reports for project management revision
- Support scheduling team by preparing forecast estimates, used by management, for planning and control purposes
- Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance or related field
- Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
- 6+ years of previous estimating experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
- High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
- Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to work with and influence peers and management
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see
- Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- The noise level in the work environment may be high
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions
Pyramid designs and implements automation software and controls packages for fulfillment centers within the Supply Chain Industry. We specialize in Warehouse Execution Software (WES), Order Finishing Systems, Loop Sortation, and Put-to-Light innovation. For over twenty years, Pyramid has provided increased throughput rates and full-system visibility to the biggest names in the e-commerce and retail industries.
Pyramid is part of Matthews Automation Solutions, a division of Matthews International. Together with our sister brands in the Matthews portfolio, we deliver streamlined, automated order fulfillment solutions that boost material handling productivity, accuracy, and cost efficiency throughout the supply chain.
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