Estimator
Actalent
Job Title: EstimatorJob Description
We are seeking a skilled Estimator to generate estimates for the supply and installation of conveying and storage systems in the grain handling and storage industry. You will support a steel fabrication manufacturing environment, working closely with customers, project managers, sales staff, and other engineers to develop pricing quotes. This role involves reviewing customer drawings, internal blueprints, BOMs, and CAD files in AutoCAD to generate material costs. You will also partner with shop leadership, construction leadership, and project management to estimate labor hours and costs. Additionally, you will identify potential estimation software for purchase and use, and help digitize legacy estimation records. The position may require occasional travel to local customers (10% or less) with same-night return.
Responsibilities
+ Generate 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 drawings, 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, climb ladders on tall grain elevators to obtain field measurements.
Essential Skills
+ Experience supporting the agricultural, steel fabrication, construction, or grain handling and storage industry.
+ 1+ year(s) prior estimation experience.
+ Working experience creating spreadsheets in Excel.
+ Experience with AutoCAD.
+ Comfortable working at heights and climbing ladders.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ 3-5+ years of estimation experience.
+ Experience supporting the agricultural industry.
+ Experience managing engineering or construction projects.
+ Experience working within an estimation software such as Costimator.
Work Environment
This is a small family-run company where you will wear multiple hats in your role. The work environment includes occasional travel to local customers and potentially working at heights after the initial contracting period. The position offers the opportunity to develop the firm's estimation process and bring new ideas to the VP, including recommendations for new software purchases.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lima,Ohio.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2025.
About Actalent
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