Lead Estimator - Industrial & Automotive Systems

Central Conveyor Company, LLC (a member of the Tsubaki Group); Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

401(k) match and profit sharing

Annual bonus potential

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Education reimbursement

Home and auto insurance discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Central Conveyor Company, LLC (a member of the Tsubaki Group) seeks an Estimator to prepare take-offs, review RFQs, and assemble prompt, accurate proposals. You will work with estimating, engineering, and operations to deliver budgets and margins aligned with customer requirements.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, cost calculations across mechanical installations, and collaboration with vendors. Travel to sites and bid meetings is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in automotive/industrial estimating or project management.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively.
• Knowledge of conveyor safety requirements.
• Experience with paint shops, body shops, plants is a plus.
• AutoCAD for reading/dimensioning.
• Advanced MS Word, Excel and MS Project skills.
• Willingness to travel overnight and out of country.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk analysis of projects as required.
• Determine costs of products and services to establish budgets and margins.
• Estimate all mechanical installation disciplines and welding
• Review and update union labor rates for bids.
• Estimate special situations like tooling installation and rigging.
• Estimate machining, heavy equipment and field fabrication.
• Establish SOW schedule and prepare budgetary/firm proposals.
• Identify field interferences and associated costs.
• Solicit vendors for pricing on purchased equipment.
• Initiate pre-engineering and initial design for customer.

Skills

Detail oriented

Cost estimating

Bid estimating

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Word

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Central Conveyor Company, LLC (a member of the Tsubaki Group) seeks an Estimator to prepare take-offs, review RFQs, and assemble prompt, accurate proposals. You will work with estimating, engineering, and operations to deliver budgets and margins aligned with customer requirements.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, cost calculations across mechanical installations, and collaboration with vendors. Travel to sites and bid meetings is required.