Industrial Cost Estimator
Company: Plasser American Corp
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: October 6, 2024
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Job Description:
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. Its 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. Its
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 4 5 MS Excel, Access 4 5 Power-BI 3 4
Engineering Drawings 3 4 ERP/MRP 3 4 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. PI27bef74ed18b-31181-35581625
Keywords: Plasser American Corp, Hampton , Industrial Cost Estimator, Professions , Chesapeake, Virginia
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