Cost Estimator

Nucraft Furniture; Belmont (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Hybrid work

Flexible schedules

Employee education and growth

Half Fridays

Job summary

Nucraft Furniture is seeking a Cost Estimator specializing in custom furniture at our Grand Rapids, MI location. The role analyzes product specs, quotations, and documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for customized projects.

Responsibilities include cost computation, vendor selection, and maintaining cost databases. Requirements include an associate or bachelors degree in a technical field, 3–5 years of related experience, and proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and

Qualifications

• 35 years of related cost estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and develop material lists.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Compute cost and prepare custom estimates in response to bid packages.
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
• Maintain and organize centralized cost estimating database.
• Update pricing tools as needed for price increases or current economics.
• Collaborate with purchasing to review material costs and align with pricing tools.
• Interface with colleagues to obtain support and commitment to estimates.
• Discuss profitability and cost of specials with low margins.
• Consult with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues and formulate estimates.
• Provide improvement recommendations to estimating procedures to reduce discrepancies.

Skills

Cost estimation

Bid preparation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelors degree in a technical field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

BAAN ERP

Epicor ERP

Job description

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Full Time Professional Comstock Park, MI, US

For over 80 years Nucraft’s mission has been to craft beautiful furniture that reflects the purpose of the clients we serve. We create a culture where people are respected, healthy, and encouraged to grow. And we lead our family-owned business with a clear vision and singular unity. We strive to be the leading provider of premium meeting and collaboration products. To get there, we will provide the industry’s best service and continue to grow our capabilities to support the many ways people work and come together.

We are committed to maintaining a culture that values and respects our associates, customers, and business partners. Being part of the Nucraft team means that you can expect a first-class experience including competitive Paid Time Off & compensation, flexible work schedules including ½ Fridays, shifts in personal schedules, and/or hybrid work and employee education and growth. Most of all, you can take pride in knowing you are part of a growing and successful family-owned company that is committed to quality and innovation!

• competitive Paid Time Off & compensation
• flexible work schedules including ½ Fridays
• shifts in personal schedules
• hybrid work
• employee education and growth

Our Grand Rapids MI location is currently seeking a Cost Estimator specializing in Custom Furniture. This role is responsible for analyzing product specifications, quotations, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for customized products projects, or services. Additional responsibilities include:

• Computing cost and preparing custom estimates in response to a bid package; selecting vendors or subcontractors to meet the specific bid requirements.
• Reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Assisting in the maintenance and organization of centralized cost estimating database.
• Assisting in the updating of pricing tools as needed, for price increases or current economics.
• Collaborating with purchasing team to review material costs, aligning costs with various pricing tools and methods.
• Interfacing with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost and labor estimates.
• Participating in discussion on profitability, reviews costing of specials that are found with low profit margin.
• Consult with internal associates and teams along with vendors to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Providing improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.

Educational and Technical Requirements include:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• ERP experience preferred (BAAN and Epicor).
• Strong written and verbal communication is a must.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized is a must.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and develop complete material lists for estimates.

EEO StatementNucraft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.