Estimator- Field Service

SMS group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid vacation

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking an Estimator to support the Field Service Manager in data analysis and cost estimation for field service activities. Responsibilities include identifying labor, materials, and time requirements while ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent communication.

Qualified candidates should possess an Associate degree or equivalent work experience, with a strong understanding of machinery basics. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical coverage, paid vacation, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in engineering, technical, or business discipline, or relevant work experience.
• Strong focus on customer service and communication skills.
• Technical training and knowledge of machinery basics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify labor, material, and time requirements for cost estimates.
• Compute costs by analyzing proposals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Maintain cost database and project schedules.

Skills

Investigative skills

Customer service commitment

Communication skills

Mechanical basics knowledge

Problem-solving ability

Education

Associate degree or higher in engineering or technical discipline

Mechanical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

SharePoint

Smartsheet

OneNote

Job description

The Estimator is responsible to support the Field Service Manager performing analysis and data gathering functions to develop cost estimates and process analysis for field service activities covering on-site troubleshooting, repairs, rebuilds, up-grades and new installation across a diverse array of equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Persents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Creates relevant project schedule and adjusts and maintains schedule by continuous tracking progress and performance.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Track job performance and monitor for deviations from quoted times and costs and invoicing.

What You’ll Need

• Associate degree or higher in an engineering, technical or business discipline or appropriate work experience required.
• Result focused, well organized, self-motivated person with excellent investigative skills.
• Strong commitment to providing superior customer service in conjunction with excellent communication skills on all levels.
• Has technical training, a Mechanical Engineering degree is a plus but not required.
• Prefer candidate to have sound knowledge and understanding of machinery basics, a high aptitude in mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of Standard MS Office application.
• Knowledge of SAP, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and OneNote applications.
• A willingness to travel if needed to perform their duties to our customers and/or suppliers in United States and other North American countries.
• Strong written, verbal and computer skills required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

Equal Opportunity Employment

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.