Manufacturing Estimator

RIMEPRO INC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator to support projects from initial customer request through proposal and award. You will review in-house drawings, develop detailed cost estimates, and help turn engineered concepts into competitive customer proposals.

The role requires 3-5+ years of estimating experience in industrial manufacturing, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work with cross-disciplinary teams, including proposal engineering and procurement.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of estimating experience
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or related environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong Excel skills with formula-driven estimating
• Experience estimating labor, material and vendor costs
• Strong attention to detail and multi-bid management
• Experience with Primavera or ERP is a plus
• Relevant experience accepted in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Develop project estimates from engineering drawings, specs and customer requirements
• Estimate material, labor, equipment, fabrication, and purchased-component costs
• Collaborate with Proposal Engineers to understand scope and technical requirements
• Support the full bid-to-award process from initial estimate through final proposal
• Review drawings and project changes and update estimates accordingly
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and supplier pricing when needed
• Maintain Excel-based estimating models, formulas and cost data
• Support proposal development, pricing reviews and internal approvals
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing and project teams
• Assist with modifications and changes to existing equipment or project scope
• Maintain accurate estimating and project information in internal systems

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Bid management

Education

Bachelor’s degree not required

Tools

Primavera

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

A growing industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Estimator to support projects from initial customer request through proposal and award.

The estimator works closely with proposal engineering and other internal teams to review in-house drawings and specifications, develop detailed cost estimates, and help turn engineered concepts into competitive customer proposals.

This is a good fit for someone with manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical, or industrial estimating experience who is comfortable working with technical drawings, detailed cost data, and Excel-based estimating tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project estimates from engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Estimate material, labor, equipment, fabrication, and purchased-component costs
• Work closely with Proposal Engineers to understand project scope and technical requirements
• Support the full bid-to-award process from initial estimate through final proposal
• Review drawings and project changes and update estimates accordingly
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and supplier pricing when needed
• Maintain Excel-based estimating models, formulas, and cost data
• Support proposal development, pricing reviews, and internal approvals
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and project teams
• Assist with modifications and changes to existing equipment or project scope
• Maintain accurate estimating and project information within internal systems

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of estimating, cost analysis, manufacturing, or related experience
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, mechanical equipment, fabrication, piping, pressure vessels, structural steel, or similar environments preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong Excel skills, including formula-driven estimating and cost analysis
• Experience developing estimates involving labor, material, and vendor costs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple bids or projects
• Experience with Primavera or other ERP/project systems is a plus
• Heat exchanger, boiler, pressure vessel, or power-generation experience is helpful but not required
• Bachelor’s degree not required; relevant experience will be considered

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays and PTO