Cost Production Estimator-M321I02

Matthews Gibraltar Mausoleum & Construction Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cost Production Estimator at Matthews Gibraltar Mausoleum & Construction Company coordinates the cost estimating process, assessing production time, materials and labor to deliver accurate estimates and purchase orders. You will gather information from sites and meetings, read blueprints, and work with engineers, clients, and contractors to refine cost projections.

This role emphasizes analytical rigor, budgeting, and reporting, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of cost estimating experience or equivalent.
• Travel locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook and Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, presentation and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare and execute the cost estimating process.
• Attend meetings and visit jobsites to gather information on materials and labor.
• Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients and contractors.
• Consult with industry experts to discuss estimates.
• Utilize software to calculate estimates and generate reports.
• Develop project plans for the duration of the project.
• Prepare estimates for clients and other business managers.
• Assist sales teams with estimates and bids for clients.

Skills

Cost estimating

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

The Cost Production Estimator is responsible for the coordination, preparation and execution of the cost estimating process. This position plays a key, proactive role in evaluating a product’s cost effectiveness or profitability, while creating, sending and tracking all cost estimates and purchase orders. The Cost Production Estimator collaborates internally and externally in the coordination of the cost estimating process, and recommends ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable.

• Identifies and quantifies cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses.
• Attends product meetings and/or visit jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors that affect costs.
• Reads blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates.
• Collaborates with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors on estimates.
• Consults with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Utilizes computer software to calculate estimates and generate reporting on findings.
• Evaluates product cost-effectiveness or profitability.
• Provides recommendations and deliverables on how to make products more cost effective or profitable.
• Works with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
• Develops project plans for the duration of the project.
• Prepares estimates for clients and other business managers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred
• 6+ years of previous cost estimating experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions

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