Crane Parts & Components Estimator

City of Lincoln; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lincoln is seeking an Estimator for Crane Components & Parts to develop accurate quotations for replacement crane components, assemblies, and related equipment.

You will research historical records, ERP data, drawings, and vendor information to identify parts and determine replacements while collaborating with Sales, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Estimating to ensure timely, competitive quotes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in crane service, crane estimating, industrial equipment estimating, parts sales, manufacturing, or related field.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, manuals, electrical schematics, and technical documents.
• Experience navigating ERP systems, databases, network storage systems, and historical project records.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PDFs, and electronic drawing viewers.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Research customer equipment records, historical jobs, ERP systems, network folders, drawings, and bills of material to identify replacement components.
• Locate and verify part numbers, assembly numbers, revision levels, and engineering documentation.
• Develop quotations for replacement parts, assemblies, hoists, end trucks, controls, electrification, brakes, motors, gearboxes, wheels, hooks, wire rope, and related crane components.
• Interpret customer photographs, field inspection reports, drawings, and equipment data to determine replacement requirements.
• Work with vendors to obtain current pricing, lead times, and technical information.
• Recommend equivalent or upgraded replacement components when original equipment is obsolete.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for spare parts, assemblies, and component replacements.
• Develop scope descriptions, clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Review labor requirements associated with assembly replacement, installation support, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Support sales personnel with technical pricing information and budgetary quotations.
• Maintain consistency of estimate structure, documentation, and pricing methodology.
• Interpret crane GA drawings, fabrication drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Identify crane components and assemblies from drawings and historical records.
• Understand crane mechanical, structural, and electrical systems, including hoists, trolleys, drives, brakes, controls, electrification systems, and runway components.
• Coordinate with engineering regarding replacement design requirements, obsolescence issues, and compatibility concerns.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for modernization or reliability improvements.
• Work closely with Engineering to identify replacement designs and verify component selections.
• Coordinate with Production regarding manufacturability, fabrication requirements, assembly labor, and shop capacity.
• Support Purchasing in sourcing components and obtaining competitive vendor quotations.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Sales personnel to ensure accurate and timely customer responses.
• Participate in project handoffs and communicate scope clearly to all stakeholders.
• Maintain organized quote records and supporting documentation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining parts databases, pricing libraries, historical estimate records, and standard assemblies.
• Identify opportunities to improve ERP data accuracy and parts lookup processes.
• Participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Research

Documentation

Multi-stakeholder coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

CAD/eDrawings

MS Office

Job description

City of Lincoln is seeking an Estimator for Crane Components & Parts to develop accurate quotations for replacement crane components, assemblies, and related equipment.

You will research historical records, ERP data, drawings, and vendor information to identify parts and determine replacements while collaborating with Sales, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Estimating to ensure timely, competitive quotes.