Cost Estimator & Bid Specialist for Water Infrastructure

Smith & Loveless; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

401(k) match

Profit sharing bonus

Employer-paid benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Smith & Loveless in Lenexa, KS seeks a Cost Coordinator / Estimator to partner with cost accounting and Sales in an environmentally focused industry.

You will prepare timely bid quotations, review requirements, determine equipment selection and pricing, and provide cost information to cross-functional teams. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 4+ years bidding or costing experience; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good organizational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate bid quotations for standard and non-standard equipment.
• Explain bid quotations to internal customers including Sales, Engineering, and Finance.
• Review bid documents and pricing to determine feasibility and changes if required.
• Provide internal customers with cost information on company products.
• Be well informed on the full line of company products.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking and deadlines

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, engineering, or related field

Job description

Smith & Loveless in Lenexa, KS seeks a Cost Coordinator / Estimator to partner with cost accounting and Sales in an environmentally focused industry.

You will prepare timely bid quotations, review requirements, determine equipment selection and pricing, and provide cost information to cross-functional teams. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 4+ years bidding or costing experience; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.