Estimator

Ducommun Incorporated; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Joplin, MO seeks an estimator to consolidate material pricing and labor estimates for quotation submittals. You will review RFQ requirements, oversee bidding, and prepare final quotes within LOA, while developing labor standards and coordinating with engineering for approvals.

The role involves converting BOM data for proposals, contacting suppliers, and compiling bid data with cost analysis to support winning bids. 1–2 years estimating experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications.
• Planning and organization skills including prioritization and multi-tasking.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word/Excel); MRPII a plus.
• Strong written and verbal skills for internal/external communication.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate in estimates.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQ requirements to ensure they are met.
• Oversee bidding activity and progress; support material/labor estimates decisions.
• Prepare and support final quotes; submit within LOA.
• Conduct labor estimates including time studies for quotes.
• Develop and maintain labor standards and cost breakdown alignment with accounting.
• Interface with engineering to obtain approvals for quotes.

Skills

Reading schematics

Planning & organization

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Written & spoken communication

Manufacturing processes

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree preferred

Engineering/technical degree preferred

1-2 years estimating experience

Tools

MRPII

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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

Licenses, Certifications, etc.:

• Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:
• High School diploma; prefer Associates degree (engineering or technical degree preferred).
• 1-2 years progressive experience performing estimating functions
• None

1505 Maiden Lane

Joplin, Missouri, 64801

United States