Job Title: Project Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Project Estimator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in industrial equipment manufacturing and project estimation, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. You will play a crucial role in reviewing RFQs, creating detailed take-offs, preparing bid packs, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications and standards.

• Review the RFQ to understand its intent, requirements, details, timing, and scope.
• Create detailed take-offs for the equipment and ancillary devices based on the scope and overall conveyor knowledge.
• Prepare bid packs for sub-contractors and continually review customer specifications and standards for compliance.
• Obtain pricing on purchased equipment and fabricated items as necessary and add costs to each line item in the estimate.
• Ensure all items of work are included and review subcontractor proposals for content, price, and clarifications.
• Consider cost savings or value-added alternatives and review any engineering or feasibility considerations.
• Assist in preparing the final quote and documents for submission to the customer, ensuring all details and clarifications are included.
• Establish a plan for the timing and completion of the Scope of Work.
• Review the quote with the Estimating Manager and Sales, and work with engineering and operations as necessary to complete the quote.
• Provide critical information for job kickoff and setup for the job budget, and provide estimates for job field orders and/or change orders.

• Project estimation
• RFQ interpretation
• Blueprint reading
• Industrial equipment knowledge
• Project management
• Construction estimating
• Fiberglass manufacturing
• Conveyor system expertise

• B.S. Preferred in Industrial Management, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial equipment manufacturing environment, preferably in the automotive and/or fiberglass insulation manufacturing industries.
• Experience in large project estimating, full scope, and bidding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Excel.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/Inventor and ability to read blueprints.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight trips, to attend bid meetings and review job sites (less than 10%).

The work environment is primarily in an office setting where you will review RFQs and create bids. There will be occasional site travel to review project scopes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, Missouri.