Estimator (Crane Components & Parts)

Mazzella; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mazzella in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks an experienced Crane Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for overhead crane components, parts, and assemblies. You will review drawings, BOMs, ERP data, and field notes to produce timely quotations that meet customer requirements.

The role collaborates with Sales, Production, Engineering, and Purchasing to ensure competitive pricing and workable scopes. A minimum of 3 years in crane estimating or related fields and a high school diploma are required,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of crane service, crane estimating, industrial equipment estimating, parts sales, manufacturing, or related field.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, manuals, electrical schematics, and technical documents.
• Experience navigating ERP systems, databases, network storage systems, and historical project records.

Responsibilities

• Identify replacement components from customer records, drawings, BOMs, and ERP data.
• Develop accurate quotations for replacement parts, assemblies, and replacements.
• Review labor requirements for installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Support sales with technical pricing information and budgetary quotations.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, purchasing, and estimating to ensure timely responses.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

ERP systems experience

Engineering drawings interpretation

MS Office & Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in Business/Engineering/PM/Operations Management

Tools

CAD/eDrawings

Job description

Brief Description

The Estimator (Crane Components & Parts) develops accurate and timely quotations for replacement crane components, spare parts, assemblies, and related equipment. This position is responsible for researching historical project records, ERP systems, engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, vendor resources, and network databases to identify existing equipment and determine the correct replacement parts and assemblies. The role works closely with Sales, Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Estimating to provide technically accurate, timely, and competitive quotations.

Essential Functions / Job Duties

Parts Identification & Pricing

• Research customer equipment records, historical jobs, ERP systems, network folders, drawings, and bills of material to identify replacement components.
• Locate and verify part numbers, assembly numbers, revision levels, and engineering documentation.
• Develop quotations for replacement parts, assemblies, hoists, end trucks, controls, electrification, brakes, motors, gearboxes, wheels, hooks, wire rope, and related crane components.
• Interpret customer photographs, field inspection reports, drawings, and equipment data to determine replacement requirements.
• Work with vendors to obtain current pricing, lead times, and technical information.
• Recommend equivalent or upgraded replacement components when original equipment is obsolete.

Estimating & Proposal Development

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for spare parts, assemblies, and component replacements.
• Develop scope descriptions, clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Review labor requirements associated with assembly replacement, installation support, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Support sales personnel with technical pricing information and budgetary quotations.
• Maintain consistency of estimate structure, documentation, and pricing methodology.

Technical Responsibilities

• Interpret crane GA drawings, fabrication drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Identify crane components and assemblies from drawings and historical records.
• Understand crane mechanical, structural, and electrical systems, including hoists, trolleys, drives, brakes, controls, electrification systems, and runway components.
• Coordinate with engineering regarding replacement design requirements, obsolescence issues, and compatibility concerns.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for modernization or reliability improvements.

Interdepartmental Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering to identify replacement designs and verify component selections.
• Coordinate with Production regarding manufacturability, fabrication requirements, assembly labor, and shop capacity.
• Support Purchasing in sourcing components and obtaining competitive vendor quotations.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Sales personnel to ensure accurate and timely customer responses.
• Participate in project handoffs and communicate scope clearly to all stakeholders.

Data Management & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain organized quote records and supporting documentation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining parts databases, pricing libraries, historical estimate records, and standard assemblies.
• Identify opportunities to improve ERP data accuracy and parts lookup processes.
• Participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Candidate Background

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are highly desirable:

• Overhead crane service and inspections.
• Crane parts sales.
• Industrial maintenance.
• Hoist and crane modernization.
• Technical inside sales.
• ERP and Bill of Material management.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Management, or related discipline.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in crane service, crane estimating, industrial equipment estimating, parts sales, manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to identify industrial equipment components.
• Experience navigating ERP systems, databases, network storage systems, and historical project records.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, manuals, electrical schematics, and technical documents.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PDFs, and electronic drawing viewers.
• Excellent organizational, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quote requests and priorities simultaneously.
• Preferred experience with overhead cranes, hoists, crane modernization projects, industrial maintenance, OSHA, ASME, CMAA, and material handling equipment.
• Experience with CAD/eDrawings or similar drawing-viewing software preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office-based

Travel

• Travel up to 10%.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background check, drug screen, and E-Verify.

Acknowledgment

• Employee acknowledges receipt of this job description.

Summary

Mazzella Core Values

• Safe– personal commitment to all stakeholders’ well-being; purposeful control of risk.
• Lifelong Learner - routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value
• Humble - lack excessive ego; emphasize the team over self.
• Hungry - lack excessive ego; emphasize the team over self.
• Smart– good judgment and intuition about people and group dynamics.

Position Summary

• The Crane Estimator develops accurate and timely cost estimates for overhead crane systems, hoists, runway structures, electrification, installation labor, equipment, subcontractors, and field electrical scope.