Cost Estimator

American Hydro; York (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Hydro, a leading hydroelectric equipment specialist, seeks an Industrial Manufacturing Estimator at its York, PA facility. The role centers on preparing cost estimates for proposals and coordinating with purchasing to procure services.

Responsibilities include identifying manufacturing processes, calculating labor hours, and creating detailed scopes of supply while upholding ISO quality standards. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications and data.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Interpret varied technical instructions and work with abstract variables.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review customer inquiry documents and compile cost estimates for labor and materials.
• Determine manufacturing processes and sequence of operations; calculate labor hours.
• Create detailed written scopes of supply to accompany estimates.
• Communicate specifications and delivery requirements to purchasing for procurement.
• Understand manufacturing equipment and tooling implications on estimates.
• Ensure ISO Quality Standards compliance related to responsibilities.

Skills

Reading technical specs

Data analysis

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

One-year certificate or 3-5 years experience

Mechanical Engineer (P.E.) designation is a plus

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Primavera P6 data entry experience is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Job description

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydroelectric industry. We specialize in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacturing, upgrades, and servicing of high-performance hydro turbines and large pumps.

We are currently seeking an Industrial Manufacturing Estimator to join our team at our York, PA facility. We are a tight-knit group that takes great pride in what we produce. If you are detail-oriented, hardworking, and looking for a place to call home, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary & Objective

The Industrial Manufacturing Estimator is primarily responsible for preparing cost estimates for marketing proposals. This role communicates technical and process information required for the procurement of manufacturing-related services.

Accountabilities

• Customer Focus
• Integrity
• Self-Determination
• Working Together

Essential Functions

• Review customer inquiry documents and compile detailed cost estimates for labor and materials required to complete the specified scope of work.
• Select appropriate manufacturing processes, determine the sequence of operations, and calculate the labor hours required to manufacture parts within contract specifications.
• Create detailed written technical scopes of supply to accompany cost estimates.
• Communicate specifications, quality requirements, delivery expectations, and processing information to the purchasing department for the procurement of manufacturing-related services.
• Visualize and comprehend all aspects of manufacturing equipment and tooling, including the relationships between factors affecting a given situation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO Quality Standards as they relate to assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications and data, while staying current with modern manufacturing trends.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions presented in mathematical or diagram form and work with both abstract and concrete variables.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

Required Education and Experience

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical Engineer (P.E.) designation is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Experience with Primavera P6 data entry is a plus.

Additional Information

Environment and Working Conditions

• Long periods of sitting.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Industrious Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.