Applications Engineer

Leadec Holding; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadec Holding is seeking a hands-on Pre-Construction Estimator to support the bid process and front-end planning. You will compile bid data, sketch layouts, and prepare technical write-ups for proposals, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely, high-quality bid submissions.

You will also assist in pre-construction activities, organize vendor bids, and help drive the buy-out phase post-award while adhering to EHS and quality objectives across ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in engineering or construction-related fields.
• Willingness to learn about conveyance systems, including layout design, parts design, and motor sizing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sales Team to organize and manage ongoing bids.
• Set up proposal and estimating templates to gather input from key stakeholders.
• Work with Project Managers post-award to ensure proper handover of as-sold documents for successful project kickoff.
• Participate in initial internal and external project meetings for critical projects.
• Support the buy-out phase for key suppliers, including drafting major subcontracts.
• Contribute to developing, executing, and streamlining estimating processes and supplier onboarding.

Skills

Communication Skills

Language Ability

Customer Service Orientation

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Reports to: Director of Project Services

Department: North American Operations/Project Services

Position Purpose: Support of the pre-construction team by compiling & quantifying bid data,

streamlining estimating processes, and coordination with bidders. Working with various internal

stakeholders to facilitate estimating and bid submissions, while also supporting the front-end of project

planning after award by coordinating key suppliers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
• Works safely always.
• Facilitate bid coordination for turnkey conveyance systems in automotive and non-automotive sectors
• Identify critical cost drivers and collaborate with key suppliers to ensure quality and timely bid submissions
• Support the project team during the pre-construction phase to achieve successful buy-out of key suppliers
• Coordinate with existing suppliers and identify new vendors within Leadec's global supply chain
• Maintain excellent communication and organizational skills to support project success
• Travel moderately within the U.S. and potentially internationally

Pre-Construction Support Activities

• Assist in building project estimates
• Create customer timelines and technical write-ups for proposals
• Perform bid document takeoffs
• Sketch general conveyor layouts
• Organize vendor bids and provide updates to bidders
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, contractors, and internal departments
• Support operations team during the buy-out phase after project award
• Identify and vet new vendors
• Contribute to the optimization of estimating procedures

Detailed Individual Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sales Team to organize and manage ongoing bids
• Set up proposal and estimating templates to gather input from key stakeholders
• Work with Project Managers post-award to ensure proper handover of as-sold documents for successful project kickoff
• Participate in initial internal and external project meetings for critical projects
• Support the buy-out phase for key suppliers, including assistance in drafting major subcontracts
• Contribute to the development, execution, and streamlining of operational components such as:
  • Estimating and proposal processes
  • Prospective bid phase support
  • Key supplier onboarding and contracting
• Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.
• Managing Complexity
• Action Orientation
• Managing Tasks
• Open Communication
• Driving Change
• Self-Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Customer Service Orientation - Satisfying internal stakeholders.
• Adaptability -- Willingness to deal with unexpected challenges or circumstances.
• Problem Solving -- Defines complex problems and brings about viable solutions.
• Team Player -- Always willing to do whatever it takes to help ensure a successful project execution.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 1--5 years of relevant experience in engineering or construction-related fields
• Strong willingness to learn and grow expertise in conveyance systems, including:
  • Conveyor layout design
  • Unique parts design
  • Motor sizing and application
• Interest in gaining knowledge of major equipment design and installation, such as:
  • Automotive conveyance equipment
  • Steel mezzanines and structural components
• Openness to learning about controls and electrical installation services, including:
  • Control wiring
  • Electrical power feeds
  • Cable and conduit installation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Competency in additional software tools such as:
  • MS Project
  • MS Excel
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Combination of office-based work and on-site presence at various job locations or supplier facilities
• Willingness to travel to job sites and supplier locations as needed
• Occasional weekend work may be required

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job:

• Required to talk and/or hear in an office and industrial setting (noise levels vary greatly). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; climb or balance; kneel, crawl, stoop, or crouch.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Work is performed in an office and industrial-manufacturing environment with significant time spent working on a computer or at a desk.