Estimator – Hart Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Hart (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an Estimator for opportunities in the Hart, MI area. You will prepare bid packages, analyze costs, and work with engineering and production to ensure accurate estimates. This role focuses on manufacturing environments across Oceana County within 45 minutes of Hart.

Responsibilities include updating pricing, tracking awarded jobs, requesting supplier quotes, and maintaining cost history in the ERP system. A detail-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to meet bid deadlines.
• Experience estimating costs in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong math skills and comfort with spreadsheets and ERP software.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit bid packages to customers by the deadline.
• Track awarded jobs and compare actual costs to the estimate.
• Update pricing when material costs or customer requirements change.
• Maintain estimating records and cost history in the company system.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare cost estimates.
• Calculate material, labor, and machine time for each job.
• Request quotes from suppliers for purchased parts and materials.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm manufacturing methods.

Job description

Job Description:

Estimator | Hart, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 – $87,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling as a estimator? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in the Hart area seeking skilled Estimators.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Estimator opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Hart in Oceana County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Shelby, New Era, Mears, and Baldwin.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Hart area seeking Estimators who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit bid packages to customers by the deadline.
• Track awarded jobs and compare actual costs to the estimate.
• Update pricing when material costs or customer requirements change.
• Maintain estimating records and cost history in the company system.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to prepare cost estimates.
• Calculate material, labor, and machine time for each job.
• Request quotes from suppliers for purchased parts and materials.
• Work with engineering and production to confirm manufacturing methods.

Recommended Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to meet bid deadlines.
• Experience estimating costs in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong math skills and comfort with spreadsheets and ERP software.
• Knowledge of machining, fabrication, or assembly processes.

Bonus Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
• Experience with CAD software to review part geometry.
• Familiarity with cost breakdown structures and margin analysis.
• Background in a specific sector such as metalworking, plastics, or electronics.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Cost Analyst, Production Planner, Bid Coordinator, Sales Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Purchasing Agent, Cost Estimator, Manufacturing Estimator, Estimating Engineer, Quote Specialist

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers 3D Lean Six Sigma Database Access Support Estimates Construction Management Six Sigma Analysis ERP Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Attention To Detail SAP Manufacturing Specifications Construction Presentations Oracle Suppliers Materials Preparation Software Documentation Planning Engineering Project Management Sales Management

Salary Package:

$ 55,000.00 – 87,000.00 (US Dollar)