Estimator

Sortation Labs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for an Estimator to create sales proposals and cost estimates for automated systems. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, as well as a degree in a relevant field. You will manage projects independently and collaborate with the team, ensuring customer satisfaction. A willingness to travel occasionally and adapt to changing needs is essential for success in this position. Apply now to join a collaborative culture focused on success.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills are required for cost estimation.
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities as needed.
• 0-3 years of experience in estimating or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales proposals and cost estimates for automation systems.
• Maintain estimating database and communicate effectively.
• Participate in hand-off meetings and track project progress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in relevant field

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Estimator

REPORTS TO: Director of Estimating

JOB STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DATE: November 14, 2025

JOB SUMMARY:

The Estimator is responsible for developing sales proposals and cost estimates for automated parcel sortation and material handling systems for our customers and partners. The Estimator works with the team to identify and provide reliable solutions for all commercial and technical issues that arise to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

The Estimator will support both large and small projects independently, while coordinating their work with the rest of the team. The Estimator is responsible for opportunities from the bidding and concept stages to the award and execution transition stages.

The successful Estimator is a critical thinker with the ability to understand customer specifications and standards, system integration, and calculations in support of mechanical and electrical design and installation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to stay current with our customer’s standards and specifications
• Working knowledge of typical codes and standards associated with controls programming, design and electrical installation on a state and national level.
• Perform estimating duties associated with the development of proposals for opportunities in automation and sortation conveyor systems.
• Reads architectural, mechanical, electrical and technical drawings and has a basic understanding of automation and sortation conveyor systems.
• Draft quality proposals and cost estimates for automation and sortation conveyor systems.
• Track and report on the progress of their assigned work to the bid manager.
• Identify customer requirements within their documentation and identify and record requirements discussed/clarified to understand and identify all requirements whether documented, verbal, implied or implicit to define a solution that best fits the customer’s needs and price.
• Prepares for and participates in hand-off meetings with professional delivery initiating the proposal efforts for all and answering questions about the opportunity.
• Record cost metric information and maintain estimating database
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders/Customers effectively
• Other responsibilities as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office setting and field locations.
• Collaborative, engaging and success driven culture
• Travel up to 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive typing/data entry

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday 40 hours per week in the office. Nights and weekends required as needed to meet bid proposal deadlines.

It is the policy of Sortation Labs, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sortation Labs, LLC will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent internal and external communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient using the Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, have an acute attention to detail, the ability to receive direction and be a high-energy team player with the ability to work independently, as well as in a group environment.
• Critical thinker and problem-solver
• Self-starting instincts and strong analytical skills
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities as needed for meetings and work non-business hours based on project bidding needs.
• Excellent time management skills
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to changes in business needs and ability to maintain professionalism and composure under pressure.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Economics, Finance or Business from an accredited university/college
• 0-3 years of experience in related field
• Legally authorized to work in the United States