Cost Production Estimator-M321I02

Matthews International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews International is seeking a Cost Production Estimator to coordinate, prepare and execute cost estimating processes. The role involves identifying cost factors, reading blueprints, collaborating with engineers, and preparing estimates and bids for clients.

You will use software to generate reports and work with sales teams throughout projects. The position emphasizes cost effectiveness and profitability analysis, providing recommendations and project plans, and supporting procurement and

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.