Precision Project Estimator – Custom Steel Fabrication

Air Comfort, Inc; Swanton (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Swanton Welding & Machining Co. in Swanton, OH, is seeking a Project Estimator to translate customer drawings and RFQs into accurate, competitive estimates for custom steel fabrication.

You will develop material, labor, equipment estimates; work with Sales, Engineering, Project Management and Operations to ensure aligned project needs and clear handoffs for awarded work; maintain estimating records and improve accuracy.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and specs.
• Experience estimating materials, labor, and outside services.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and organizational skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and costs.
• Ability to manage multiple quotes and adjust priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, specifications, and RFQs to understand project requirements.
• Develop detailed estimates for materials, labor, equipment, and outside services.
• Prepare accurate and competitive project quotations for custom fabricated steel projects.
• Identify scope gaps, risks, and areas needing clarification prior to quoting.
• Collaborate with vendors and Purchasing to obtain material and outside-process pricing.
• Work closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Operations to ensure alignment on project needs.
• Maintain thorough estimating documentation and historical cost data.
• Support the handoff process for awarded projects and contribute to ongoing improvement of estimating accuracy.
• Analyze estimated versus actual project performance to refine future estimates.

Skills

Reading fabrication drawings

Estimating & cost analysis

Mathematical/analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Swanton Welding & Machining Co. in Swanton, OH, is seeking a Project Estimator to translate customer drawings and RFQs into accurate, competitive estimates for custom steel fabrication.

You will develop material, labor, equipment estimates; work with Sales, Engineering, Project Management and Operations to ensure aligned project needs and clear handoffs for awarded work; maintain estimating records and improve accuracy.