Project Cost Estimator - Industrial Automation & Electrical Control Panels

Sunsrce; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Automation solutions exposure

Customer impact

Job summary

Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is seeking a Project Cost Estimator to develop accurate proposals for industrial automation and electrical control panel projects. You’ll work with Engineering, Materials, Operations, and Sales to analyze BOMs, costs, and labor, and help craft quotations from concept to final pricing.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years estimating electrical control panels or UL assemblies in a manufacturing or automation environment, with CAD, BOM costing, and ERP

Qualifications

• Associate degree or better in electrical field preferred.
• 3+ years in estimating electrical control panels or UL assemblies.
• Experience in manufacturing or panel assembly environment.
• Familiarity with CAD drawings, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with BOM costing, supplier RFQs, and labor estimating.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer proposals and project quotations based on engineering designs, BOMs, and customer specifications
• Coordinate with the Materials team to obtain component pricing and supplier quotations
• Collaborate with Operations and Production teams to estimate labor hours and build requirements
• Work with Sales to align project pricing and margin objectives
• Review project scope and manage quotation revisions or change orders as needed
• Analyze drawings, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to support accurate estimating
• Coordinate with Engineering teams regarding component selection and technical requirements
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and cost records
• Support supplier RFQs, quote comparisons, and cost normalization activities
• Assist in continuously improving estimating processes and proposal accuracy

Skills

Panel estimation

Electrical BOMs

ERP systems

CAD software

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical, life sciences, machine building, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and water processing, we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem‑solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges.

The Project Cost Estimator is responsible for developing accurate project proposals and quotations for industrial automation and electrical control panel projects. This role works closely with Engineering, Materials, Operations, and Sales to analyze Bills of Material (BOMs), determine labor and production costs, and support customer proposals from concept through final quotation.

The ideal candidate will have experience estimating electrical control panels, UL panel assemblies, or similar electro‑mechanical systems within a manufacturing or industrial automation environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer proposals and project quotations based on engineering designs, BOMs, and customer specifications
• Coordinate with the Materials team to obtain component pricing and supplier quotations
• Collaborate with Operations and Production teams to estimate labor hours and build requirements
• Work with Sales to align project pricing and margin objectives
• Review project scope and manage quotation revisions or change orders as needed
• Analyze drawings, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to support accurate estimating
• Coordinate with Engineering teams regarding component selection and technical requirements
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and cost records
• Support supplier RFQs, quote comparisons, and cost normalization activities
• Assist in continuously improving estimating processes and proposal accuracy

Qualifications

• Associate / technical degree or better in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred
• 3+ years of experience estimating or quoting electrical control panels / UL panel assemblies OR similar electro‑mechanical products
• Experience in a manufacturing, controls, or panel assembly environment preferred
• Familiarity with CAD drawings, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Experience with BOM costing, supplier RFQs, and labor estimating
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment

Benefits

At Heitek Automation, you’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering innovative automation solutions to industrial customers across multiple industries. As a SunSource company, we offer the stability of a large organization combined with the agility and culture of a specialized engineering business.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Career growth and development opportunities
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Exposure to custom automation and engineered solutions
• The opportunity to make a direct impact on customer success

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