Cost Estimator I

Job Summary

The estimator is responsible for preparing and maintaining accurate cost estimates for products manufactured by Vulcan Industries. This role supports sales representatives and internal managers by reviewing rough and detail sketches, engineering drawings, photographs, renderings and physical samples to determine material requirements and fabrication methods. The estimator prepares bills of material, obtains pricing from vendors, calculates labor requirements for manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and shipping, and enters all data into the company’s estimating system. Completed estimates are compiled into reports for engineering and sales review, approval and markup.

Essential Job Functions
•     Preparing estimated bill of material (BOM) and labor cost estimate
•     Communicating effectively  with engineering, sales personnel and external vendors
•     Entering accurate information into computer
•     Reporting to work regularly and on time.

Preferred Skills

Basic Qualifications:
•    Minimum 1 year of experience in an administrative or customer service role.
•     Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office to create reports, correspondence and build spreadsheets.
•     Strong mathematic skills with the ability to calculate markups and selling price.
•     Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and confidently with customers, both internal and external
•     Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and specifications.
•     Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Other skills needed:
•     Excellent organizational skills
•     Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

 Inside, normal office environment, variable workdays and/or hours. Some overtime may be required.
Performance Standards Required
 Preparing accurate estimates within established timeframes and workload requirements consistent with company work and safety regulations.