Job Title: Estimator
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to generate estimates for the supply and installation of conveying and storage systems primarily in the grain handling and storage industry. You will be supporting a steel fabrication manufacturing environment and working closely with customers, project managers, sales staff, and other engineers to develop pricing quotes. This role involves reviewing customer blueprints, internal blueprints, BOMs, and CAD files in AutoCAD to generate material costs. The Estimator will partner with shop leadership, construction leadership, and project management to estimate labor hours and costs. Additionally, you will assist in identifying potential estimation software and help digitize legacy estimation records. Some travel, estimated at 10% or less, will be required to local customers, with the expectation to return home the same night.

ResponsibilitiesGenerate estimates for the supply and installation of conveying and storage systems in the grain handling and storage industry.Support a steel fabrication manufacturing environment.Work with customers, project managers, sales staff, and other engineers to develop pricing quotes.Review customer blueprints, internal blueprints, BOMs, and CAD files in AutoCAD to generate material costs.Partner with shop leadership, construction leadership, and project management to estimate labor hours and costs.Identify potential estimation software for purchase and use.Help digitize legacy estimation records.Occasionally travel to local customers (10% or less) and return home the same night.After the initial contracting period, you may be asked to climb ladders on tall grain elevators to obtain field measurements.Essential SkillsBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline.Experience supporting a steel fabrication, construction, or grain handling and storage industry.At least 3 years of prior estimation experience.Proficiency in creating spreadsheets using Excel.Some experience with AutoCAD.Additional Skills & Qualifications5-7+ years of estimation experience.Experience supporting the agricultural industry.Experience managing engineering or construction projects.Experience working with estimation software such as Costimator.Work Environment

You will work in a small, family-run company where you will wear multiple hats in your role. You will have the opportunity to help develop the firm's estimation process and bring new ideas to the VP, including software purchase recommendations. The work environment is collaborative, and you will frequently interact with various departments and leadership. The role involves some travel to local customers, and after the initial contracting period, you may be required to climb ladders on tall grain elevators.

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