Cost Estimator

Nucraft; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Flexible work schedules

½ Fridays

Hybrid work

Education and growth

Job summary

Nucraft, a long-standing Grand Rapids furniture producer, is seeking a Cost Estimator specializing in Custom Furniture. The role analyzes product specifications, quotations, and documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for customized projects.

Responsibilities include bid cost computation, vendor coordination, and maintaining estimating databases. Educational requirements include an associate or bachelor’s in a technical field, with 3–5 years of related experience and strong MS

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication, detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and develop complete material lists for estimates.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Interpreting technical drawings

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.