AAR-Compliant Rail Cost Estimator & Quotes Specialist

Trinity Industries; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Cost Estimating Professional to prepare accurate cost estimates and customer quotes in line with AAR regulations.

The role involves sourcing parts, creating work orders, and maintaining repair documentation while working across departments. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and experience with rail cost estimating and AAR standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Two years of rail cost estimating experience preferred.
• Experience with AAR codes, standards, and regulations is required.
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review inbound inspection reports and validate findings.
• Prepare cost estimates and quotes meeting customer criteria and AAR compliance.
• Source repair parts and materials based on drawings and customer criteria.
• Review shop instructions and develop comprehensive work orders.
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation including invoices and testing documents.
• Perform additional technician duties as needed.

Skills

Communication across levels

Rail cost estimating

AAR standards & codes

Cross-functional collaboration

Blueprints/engineering models reading

Interpreting customer procedures

Microsoft 365 (M365)

Engineering documentation literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Cost Estimating Professional to prepare accurate cost estimates and customer quotes in line with AAR regulations.

The role involves sourcing parts, creating work orders, and maintaining repair documentation while working across departments. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong communication skills, and experience with rail cost estimating and AAR standards.