Estimator

Ducommun, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. Estimator role in Joplin, MO, focuses on acquiring material pricing and labor estimates, integrating data into quotes, and overseeing bid activity. You will confirm RFQ requirements, coordinate with engineering, and convert BOMs for proposal systems.

The position emphasizes time studies, labor standards, and collaboration with suppliers and cost accounting to ensure accurate quotes and compliant submitting processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to read electrical schematics and specifications
• Planning, prioritization and multitasking skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word/Excel); MRPII a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Detail-oriented and accurate

Responsibilities

• Acquire material pricing and labor estimates from approved sources and integrate information into quotation submittal format
• Review and confirm RFQ requirements are met
• Oversee bidding activity and support decision making regarding material/labor estimates
• Prepare and support final quotes; submit within LOA
• Conduct labor estimates including time studies and labor hours for quotes
• Develop and maintain labor standards
• Input labor into cost breakdown and align with cost accounting
• Interface with engineering to obtain approvals for quotes
• Convert BOM to usable format and load into proposal system
• Send RFQ to suppliers and engage Corporate Commodity / Supply Chain
• Complete inputs to the bid from suppliers
• Perform analysis and selection of suppliers and costs
• Collect and roll data up into bid review package
• Review specifications, drawings and customer requirements
• Create and maintain material file for estimating purposes
• Review quote for accuracy and forward for review
• Perform other assignments as required
• Responsible for proper handling of hazardous waste

Skills

Reading electrical schematics

Planning & organization

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Written & verbal communication

Manufacturing processes

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree (engineering/technical)

Tools

MRPII

Job description

Estimator

Job Description

Job Summary:

Acquire material pricing and labor estimates from approved sources and integrate information into quotation submittal format.

• Review and confirm RFQ requirements are met.

• Oversee bidding activity and progress. Support decision making regarding material / labor estimates.

• Prepare and support final quote. Submit final quotes within LOA.

• Conduct labor estimates including time studies, preparing labor hours for quotes.

• Develop and maintain labor standards.

• Input labor into cost breakdown and ensure accuracy through continuous alignment with cost accounting.

• Interface closely with engineering as required to support bidding process. Obtain appropriate engineering approvals for quotes.

• Convert BOM to usable format and load into proposal system.

• Send out RFQ to Suppliers and engage Corporate Commodity / Supply Chain as required.

• Complete inputs to the bid from suppliers.

• Perform analysis and selection of suppliers and costs.

• Collects and rolls all data up into bid review package.

• Review specifications, drawings, verbal instructions, interpret customer material, and labor requirements

• Create and maintain material file for estimating purposes

• Review quote for accuracy and forward for further review

• Perform other assignments as required

• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and specifications

• Planning and organization skills-prioritization, resource allocation, multi-tasking

• Must have intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including e-mail, Word and Excel skills (MRPII is a plus)

• Strong written and verbal skills to interact with people at various levels and functions inside and outside of Ducommun

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and capabilities

• Detail-oriented and highly accurate

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:

• High School diploma; prefer Associates degree (engineering or technical degree preferred).

• 1-2 years progressive experience performing estimating functions

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• None

1505 Maiden Lane
Joplin, Missouri, 64801
United States