Estimator

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontline Source Group is seeking an Estimator in Tomball, TX for direct hire. The role requires developing competitive cost estimates for custom products, analyzing costs, and collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should have 1+ years of estimating experience and advanced proficiency in ERP or quoting software.

This position suits those who thrive in a fast-paced, hands-off management environment and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of estimating experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in ERP or quoting software (Global Shop experience strongly preferred).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clarify incomplete or complex information.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for custom products.
• Analyze material, labor, overhead, and production costs.
• Collaborate with engineers to interpret technical specifications.

Skills

Estimating experience

ERP or quoting software proficiency

Advanced Excel and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Balancing multiple priorities

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Global Shop

Job description

Our client located in Tomball, TX has an immediate need for an Estimator. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Client Profile

Growing Manufacturer

Develop accurate and competitive cost estimates for custom plastic and gasket sealing products

Analyze material, labor, overhead, and production costs to ensure profitability and consistency

Use ERP or quoting software (Global Shop or similar) to generate and maintain detailed quotes

Keep pricing data current for materials, labor, and vendor costs

Collaborate with engineers to interpret technical specifications and production requirements

Partner with purchasing to gather and confirm updated supplier pricing

Support the sales team by producing timely, detailed quotes that reflect manufacturing capabilities

Maintain organized documentation for all quotes, calculations, and related records

Provide reporting on quote accuracy, turnaround times, and pricing trends

Identify and implement process improvements to streamline quoting and improve consistency

Contribute to the continued standardization of workflows as the team transitions away from sales-led quoting

Communicate clearly with a wide range of experience levels across the sales and production teams

Ask clarifying questions to ensure accuracy on custom, one-off parts for each order

Operate effectively in a hands-off management environment that values accountability and independence

Estimator Background Profile

• 1+ years of estimating experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Proficiency in ERP or quoting software (Global Shop experience strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clarify incomplete or complex information
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; maintains thorough documentation and records
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Patient, process-focused, and adaptable to ongoing workflow improvements
• Self-motivated and disciplined in a hands-off leadership culture
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across sales, engineering, and operations teams
• Professional, service-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement