Estimator - Estimating Engineer

Kuka Systems GMBH Branch Office Paris; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

Kuka Systems GMBH Branch Office Paris in Westminster, CO is seeking an estimator with strong CAD and cost‑estimation skills to drive bids for complex material transport projects.

The role involves reviewing drawings, contracts, and site data to define scope, preparing takeoffs and total bid costs, and supporting project managers through execution and handoff. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience or 4 years estimating material and labor costs.
• Ability to read architectural drawings and provide system layouts.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Understanding of construction environment.
• Basic CAD drafting and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Review customer files, layouts, documents and contracts to define scope.
• Provide product applications to meet material transport requirements.
• Review specifications, drawings and contracts to capture project scope.
• Prepare material take-offs and total bid costs, including tax and labor.
• Survey sites to determine work scope and feasibility.
• Produce drawings and reports for sales proposals.
• Support project managers during execution and handoff.
• Assist with RFIs and risk/opportunity communication.
• Assist Sales with presentations and pricing alignment.
• Shadow senior staff to learn surveying, layout and estimation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading architectural drawings

CAD drafting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Cost estimation

Education

Associate’s Degree in relevant field

BS in Mechanical Engineering (Desirable)

Tools

CAD software

Estimating software

Bluebeam

Job description

Make an impact

Responsibilities

• Review customer files for existing layouts, configurations, project documents, and contracts.
• Provide proper product and application of that product to fulfill the client’s material transport requirements.
• Perform review of all project documentation including specifications, drawing packages, and other contractual documentation to capture complete scope of the project.
• Perform material take off and total job cost estimates, including material, tax, labor and travel costs, which accurately reflects bid plans, specification and site survey
• Perform site surveys adequate in nature to determine the scope of work, verify ability to install system or develop options for difficult existing conditions; and/or schedule surveys to be completed by third-party contractors.
• Provide drawings, engineering reports and other supporting documentation to be included in sales proposals.
• Deliver executable design upon booking and participate in handoff meetings with Project Managers.
• Submit RFI’s to contracting authorities on projects as required to address any items requiring clarification or discrepancies.
• Communicate risks & opportunities to impacted individuals.
• Participate in sales presentations to support Sales team as required.
• Continuously monitor our solutions, products, estimating and pricing models, and proposals to ensure alignment.
• Provide ongoing support to Project Management throughout execution of booked projects.
• Shadow mid and senior level team members to become proficient at site surveying, system layout, design, and the estimate/risk review process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Application Requirements

What you need to succeed

• 2+ years relevant experience and an applicable Associate’s Degree -or- Minimum 4 years relevant experience estimating material and labor costs.
• Understanding of construction environment and requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and provide system layouts in coordination with other trades.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Basic CAD drafting and Microsoft products suite proficiency.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret requirements documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable, but not Essential

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Knowledge of building/hospital facility mechanical systems/equipment such as pneumatic tube, HVAC, elevator, trash/linen, or fire, etc.
• Estimating software.
• Bluebeam.

Salary range for this position is $72,000 - $87,000. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skillset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical / dental / vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, disability, 401k matching (up to 8%).