ESTIMATOR

Paul Mueller Company; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Free off-site medical clinic

401k - Employer match up to 4%

Job summary

Paul Mueller Company in the United States is seeking an Estimator to compute and provide projected costs and timelines for vessels, large skids, and other products. You will work with sales and project management to capture scope, review specifications, and develop accurate estimates.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, design, and field experts, with overtime as a regular condition. A two-year plus ETO manufacturing background and an associate/bachelor degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology or Business related field is preferred.
• A minimum of two plus years’ experience in an engineered to order manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide estimated costs and projected timelines to manufacture vessels, large skids, and other products.
• Work directly with sales and project management teams to fully understand the scope and details of each project.
• Regularly meet with sales, manufacturing, engineering, design, project management, electrical, and other field experts as needed to accurately estimate specific project costs and timelines.
• Review customer specifications for cost and timelines.
• Prepare preliminary vessel calculations to assist in accurately estimating each vessel.
• Work directly with external vendors to obtain quotes as required for each project.
• Update customer data sheets or provide Mueller data sheet to be reviewed by sales and submitted to customer’s proposal.
• Specify exceptions and clarifications to be reviewed by sales and submitted to customer’s proposal.
• Support the project management team with any change orders that arise as projects progress through the system.
• Run preliminary vessel calculations to assist in accurately estimating each vessel.
• Support sales to transfer sold orders to the project management team.
• Collaborate with other Estimators and Senior Estimators as required to share best practices.
• Overtime is a mandatory condition of employment.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team work

Blueprint reading

Analytical thinking

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree in Industrial Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Estimator position is responsible for computing and providing the projected cost and time frame needed to successfully complete a project with consideration given to materials, purchased equipment, engineering, labor, contracted labor, etc. The Estimator utilizes blueprints, project specifications, and knowledge of the industry to analyze the project needs and compile accurate cost estimates. This position provides support to sales team and project management team for all standard and engineered to order (ETO) projects. Overall the Estimator ensures a well-defined scope and budget to allow successful completion of the project that ultimately satisfies the customer’s expectation and meets the company’s financial goals.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide estimated costs and projected timelines to manufacture vessels, large skids, and other products.
• Work directly with sales and project management teams to fully understand the scope and details of each project and customer wants and needs.
• Regularly meet with sales, manufacturing, engineering, design, project management, electrical, and other field experts as needed to accurately estimate specific project costs and timelines.
• Review customer specifications for cost and timelines.
• Prepare preliminary vessel calculations to assist in accurately estimating each vessel.
• Work directly with external vendors to obtain quotes as required for each project. Some examples are agitators, valves, instrumentation, plates/sheet, pipe, flanges, and others as needed.
• Update customer data sheets or provide Mueller data sheet to be reviewed by sales and submitted to customer’s proposal.
• Specify exceptions and clarifications to be reviewed by sales and submitted to customer’s proposal.
• Support the project management team with any change orders that arise as projects progress through the system.
• Run preliminary vessel calculations to assist in accurately estimating each vessel.
• Support sales to transfer sold orders to the project management team.
• Collaborate with other Estimators and Senior Estimators as required to share best practices.
• Ensures lessons learned applied to future efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
• Regular, in-person attendance due to necessary teamwork and personal interactive nature of this position.
• Overtime is a mandatory condition of employment and frequent in this position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication to our customers.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.

Education And Experience

An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology or Business related field is preferred.

A minimum of two plus years’ experience in an engineered to order manufacturing environment is preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $59,159 - $88,739 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Professional office environment with some time spent in the manufacturing area. Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran