Project Estimator

Tsoverheadcrane; Pattonville (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-State Overhead Crane in Pattonville, MO is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager who translates complex project requirements into clear estimates and proposals.

You will review plans, specs, and vendor quotes, collaborate with sales, engineering, and production, and help drive accurate costing and winning bids. Strong math, attention to detail, and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating in manufacturing or related industry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specs.
• Strong mathematical aptitude to analyze costs and quantities.
• Accurate, well-organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate estimates from plans and documents.
• Develop customer proposals aligned with project scope.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes for competitive costing.
• Verify requirements and resolve discrepancies before bidding.
• Analyze labor, material, and equipment costs for reliable estimates.
• Maintain estimating worksheets and cost records.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and production.
• Contribute to process improvements in estimating.

Skills

Estimating

Blueprints reading

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Are you someone who thrives on turning complex requirements into clear, actionable plans? Come join our team as an Estimator! With Tri-State Overhead Crane, you'll play a key role in estimating overhead crane projects.

What You'll Do

As an Estimator, you'll review plans, specifications, and project requirements to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates. You'll work closely with our sales and engineering teams to ensure every proposal reflects the project scope, required materials, and production requirements. Your attention to detail and analytical skills will help set projects up for success before work begins.

• Prepare accurate estimates: Review blueprints, specifications, and project documentation to determine material quantities, labor requirements, and overall project costs.
• Develop proposals: Prepare detailed estimates and customer proposals that are accurate, complete, and aligned with project requirements.
• Request and evaluate vendor quotes: Obtain pricing for components, materials, and services, comparing options to ensure competitive and accurate costing.
• Verify project requirements: Review measurements, specifications, and scope details to identify discrepancies, clarify questions, and ensure estimate accuracy.
• Research project costs: Analyze labor, material, equipment, and production costs to develop reliable estimates.
• Maintain estimating documentation: Prepare and organize estimate worksheets, supporting documentation, reports, and cost records.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with sales, engineering, and production to clarify project requirements and support the estimating process.
• Support continuous improvement: Help refine estimating processes, cost databases, and pricing standards to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills We're Looking For

• Experience: Previous estimating experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or a related industry is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications, with a solid understanding of estimating principles.
• Analytical Skills: Strong mathematical aptitude with the ability to analyze costs, quantities, and production requirements.
• Attention to Detail: Highly organized with excellent accuracy and thoroughness.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

About Us: At Tri-State Overhead Crane, we're passionate about delivering exceptional overhead crane systems that meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations. We believe in the power of precision and innovation, and we're excited to find a talented Estimator/Project Manager to join our team and help us continue building on our tradition of excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.