Industrial Cost Estimator

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future.

It’s a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. It’s knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner.

Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

General Scope : Analyzing blueprints, specifications, material cost information, proposals, and other documentations. The Estimator will collect and analyze data in order to asses the time, material cost, and labor estimates for complex industrial products projects.

Position Summary :

• Identify factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor
• Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates
• Establish or interpret manufacturing job shop routings
• Collaborate with engineers, supply chain, commercial operations, aftermarket sales and service to establish estimates
• Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates
• Recommend ways to cut costs
• Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients
• Maintain records of estimated and actual costs by project
• Other Duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The knowledge, skills and attributes required for satisfactory job performance)

Education : Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related discipline and two years' bidding / estimating experience or an equivalent combination of education and / or work experience desired.

Knowledge : Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas :

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, be familiar with manufacturing processes and able to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.

Skills : Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal / external training programs to obtain the following skills :

• Experience with reading drawings, GD&T, Specs, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Schematics and Engineering 3D Models
• MRP / ERP skills understanding of Flatten Bills of Material, Single Level Bills of Material, and Multilevel Bills of Material.
• Proven record of working effectively in a fast paced, high stress environment with critical deliverables and deadlines while being accurate and thorough.
• Experience with hydro-technology, mining, machinery and / or similar heavy industrial technology. Preferably in the Rail industry.
• Manufacturing job shop routings
• Make vs Buy
• Strong computer, software knowledge, and analytical skills with great communication and interpersonal skills and effectively working in a team environment with top notch co-workers.
• Standards vs Actuals and Frozen Standard Costs.
• Customer supplied material and outside operations

Applicable Technical Competencies : Incumbent must have working knowledge and demonstrated abilities utilizing mechanical knowledge : Specific applications combined with knowledge competencies are as follows : Rating Level : 1-5 (1 minimum 5 Maximum)

Application

Required Level of proficiency

Preferred Level of proficiency

MS Outlook

MS Excel, Access

Power-BI

Engineering Drawings

ERP / MRP

Personal Attributes : Incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of an Industrial Cost Estimator.

The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes :

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Benefits :

• Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
• You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
• Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
• Free Life Insurance 2 times your annual salary
• Company Events
• Free employee medical and dental coverage. valued at $7,500.00

About Plasser American :

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America.

Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility.

PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation.

We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.

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