Lead Cost Estimator – Heat Exchangers & Proposals

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc.; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for heat exchangers and related engineered products.

You will review specifications, prepare RFQs, and collaborate with Engineering, Proposal Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure accuracy and timely proposals. The role requires 5+ years in estimating or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of estimating, cost analysis, manufacturing, engineering, proposal support, or related experience.
• Working knowledge of cost-estimating principles and methodologies in a manufacturing, engineering, construction, or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and related documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate labor, material, supplier, and historical cost data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with estimating or cost management systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and time-management skills.
• Experience with heat exchangers, pressure vessels, engineered equipment, or similar industrial product preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, drawings, and proposal requirements to determine project scope and estimating needs.
• Develop cost estimates for labor materials, equipment, subcontracted services, and other applicable project costs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Proposal Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, and other teams to validate estimate assumptions and requirements.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Analyze historical cost data and identify cost trends, discrepancies, and estimating risks.
• Maintain estimating documentation, cost data, and estimating tools to support accuracy and consistency.
• Support proposal development by providing timely cost information, clarification, and estimate revisions.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Data interpretation

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for heat exchangers and related engineered products.

You will review specifications, prepare RFQs, and collaborate with Engineering, Proposal Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales to ensure accuracy and timely proposals. The role requires 5+ years in estimating or related fields, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel.