Estimation Project Manager

Budnick Converting Inc.; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefit package including vacation and insurance

401K match

Profit sharing after 3 years

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Columbia, IL, seeks a skilled estimator to manage the quoting and estimating process for custom converting projects. The ideal candidate will excel in mathematics, possess strong organizational abilities, and effectively communicate with teams to meet customer needs. This full-time position offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401K, and a safe, modern work environment.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of the converting business.
• Working knowledge of estimation processes.
• Product knowledge and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the quoting and estimating process.
• Track project progress and deadlines.
• Work closely with sales for pricing alignment.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Mathematical aptitude

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or related coursework

Job description

Overview

Budnick Converting, Inc., headquartered in Columbia, IL (in the St. Louis, MO metropolitan area), is a privately held and female owned corporation. Budnick’s primary focus is specialty converting of adhesive coated tapes and foams. Budnick remains on the leading edge of adhesive tape converting technology; currently utilizing over 70 die-cutting, slitting, laminating, printing (including flexographic printing), label making and spooling machines to convert materials into labor saving customized parts. For more information on Budnick, please visit our website at www.budnick.com.

Position purpose

To manage the end-to-end quoting and estimating process for custom converting projects. Play a key role in translating customer requirements into accurate and competitive quotes by coordinating with Sales, Customer Service, Production, and Purchasing. Ensure that all quotes reflect material specifications, manufacturing processes, and profit goals while maintaining exceptional responsiveness to customer needs. Assure new requests are reviewed and addressed within 8 hours or less of receipt.

Quantitative data

Must be able to remain in stationary sitting position for 75% of the time. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. This position requires frequent internal communication between departments; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Essential functions

• Asses new project opportunities and internal requests. Prioritize and allocate tasks based on urgency, project requirements, and resource availability.
• Track the process of ongoing projects, ensuring that completion deadlines are met. Proactively identify and address any delays or obstacles by communicating with the appropriate teams and adjusting as needed.
• Ensure that all internal teams are kept up to date on project timelines, scope changes, and delivery status. Maintain clear communication regarding any adjustments to schedules.
• Work closely with the sales team to determine final pricing and margins based on the project scope, resource requirements, and timeline considerations. Ensure alignment between the sales team’s quoted price and project feasibility.
• Identify potential risks that could impact project timelines or outcomes and develop solutions to mitigate these risks. Take action to resolve problems and minimize project disruptions.
• Work with sales representatives, business development representatives, other estimators and account managers regarding customer business, new opportunities, follow-ups on quotes and orders, managing business as a team. Serve as the responsible team member to provide customer quotes. Support all team members, covering each other as needed to help take care of the customer.
• Work with BOM Specialist with questions regarding the Bill of Materials in the ERP System.
• Work with Pricing Estimator to calculate & provide cost estimates.
• Perform duties safely and maintain a high level of safety awareness.

Other responsibilities

• Assist in the development of long-term estimating strategies & help implement the plan(s) developed. Communicate estimation ideas and accomplishments to the Estimation Manager.
• Assist in the training of new department employees.
• AlertEstimation Managerto conditions that create delays or affect quality of production work in a timely manner, assisting in adjustments and changes needed to meet established deadlines.
• Follow operation standards and all department policies and company directives and assist with other projects and tasks as required by management.

Key qualifications

Knowledge: Clear understanding of the converting business. Working knowledge of estimation processes. Product knowledge and capabilities.

Skills: Excellent mathematical aptitude required. Good organizational and problem-solving skills a must. Should have a working competency with all office equipment. Good interpersonal and communication skills required.

Ability: Conduct business in a professional, positive, and courteous manner. Listen effectively, respond clearly, write legibly, and read a variety of written orders/instructions. Work cooperatively with a variety of individuals. Gain the confidence and trust of others. Adapt to interruptions, changes, emergencies, repetition, and pressure without losing effectiveness and composure. Quickly grasp new concepts, approaches, or systems. Employ resourcefulness when problem solving to meet customer needs. Occasional visits to the production floor or customer facilities may be required.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree or course work related to general business, math, engineering, or industry specific topics desired. CAD experience is helpful but not required.

Experience: Converting knowledge or previous experience at Budnick Converting a plus but not required. Project Manager, Build of Material (BOM) Specialist, Estimator or Material Estimator experience helpful, but not required.

Hours

8:00am – 4:30pm (in-office position)

FLSA Class

Non-Exempt

Salary

$25-30/hr., paid bi-weekly, depending on experience.

Benefits

We offer a full-benefit package including the following benefits that are paid 100% by the company: vacation, holidays, $25,000 in life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits. We also offer medical (premium cost shared with the company – we pay 99% of premiums for employee basic plan), dental & vision insurance. Insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment. 401K retirement plan with a company match of 25% of the 1st 6% the employee contributes (match starts bi-annually after 1 year of employment). Reimbursement of travel expenses that includes meals, flights, rental cars, gas and hotels. Profit sharing starts after an employee has been with the company for 3 full years.

Work environment

Modern office setting

Casual work attire

Relaxed atmosphere

On-the-job training

On-site work out equipment

Safe work environment

How to apply

Interested Candidates should apply on-line at www.budnick.com, under About Us - Careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY PEOPLE ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB DUTIES PERFORMED BY THE PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

Location

340 Parkway Drive
Columbia, IL 62236

Hours: M-F 8am - 4:30pm CST