Estimator

GOMECO GROUP OF COMPANIES; Valenzuela; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 446,400; Full time

Job summary

GOMECO GROUP OF COMPANIES in Valenzuela seeks an Estimator to prepare Bills of Materials (BOM) and analyze costs essential for production. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate material specifications, review project plans, maintain a cost library, and monitor raw material prices.

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least one year of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience in the same capacity.
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budget, strong estimating, and financial analysis skills.
• In-depth understanding of plans, materials, pricing and industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Material take-off.
• Review plans or drawings and specifications.
• Maintain and update a Cost Library by analyzing historical data.
• Monitor prices of raw materials.
• Suggest alternative materials or brands to lower costs without sacrificing quality.
• Identify necessary machinery, tools, and consumables.
• Send out Request for Quotations (RFQs) and compare proposals.

Skills

Quantity take-off / Material specification

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills

Ability to organize, plan and strategize

Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

Ability to analyze financial records and apply data

Strong aptitude for numbers and spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Estimator primarily involved in the preparation of the Bill of Materials (BOM) / Material take-off. Collects and evaluates the companys data in order to estimate the costs, resources and labor needed to produce a service or product.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate a structures Bill of Materials, ensuring every item is categorized by number, description, and unit of measure.
• Perform a thorough review of plans or drawings and specifications to understand the full scope of work.
• Maintain and update a Cost Library by analyzing historical company data and current market prices.
• Update and monitor prices of raw materials.
• Suggest alternative materials or brands that meet the project requirements at a lower cost without sacrificing quality.
• Identify necessary machinery, tools and consumables required for production or installation.
• Send out Request for Quotation (RFQs) to external vendors through Purchasing and compare proposals on an apples-to-apples basis.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum one (1) year experience in the same capacity.
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budget, strong estimating and financial analysis skills.
• In-depth understanding of plans, materials, pricing and industry.
• Amenable to work in Malinta, Valenzuela City

Knowledge and Skills

• Quantity take-off / Material specification
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize, plan and strategize.
• Proficient in computer skills, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
• Ability to analyze financial records and apply data to improve results.
• Strong aptitude for numbers, spreadsheets and financial reports.