Lead Heat Exchanger Estimator

Thermal Engineering International (USA) Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will review specs and drawings to determine scope and estimating needs, and craft labor, material, and subcontract costs for proposals. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to validate assumptions, prepare RFQs, and analyze historical data.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating, cost analysis, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, BOMs, and docs.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate labor, material, supplier, and cost data.
• Experience with estimating or cost management systems preferred.
• Experience with heat exchangers or engineered equipment 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

Cost estimation

Cost analysis

Technical reading

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

You will review specs and drawings to determine scope and estimating needs, and craft labor, material, and subcontract costs for proposals. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing to validate assumptions, prepare RFQs, and analyze historical data.