Remote Production Cost Estimator

SGS & Co; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k)

Job summary

Collide, part of the Propelis Group, is seeking a Cost Production Estimator to coordinate and execute cost estimating, evaluate profitability, and manage estimates and purchase orders. This full-time, remote role supports manufacturing facilities in East Butler, PA and Cincinnati, OH, with travel as needed.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of cost estimating experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field.
• 6+ years of cost estimating experience or equivalent.
• Willing to travel locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Strong MS Office Suite proficiency and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, budgeting and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and quantifies cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses.
• Attends product meetings and/or visits jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors that affect costs.
• Reads blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates.
• Collaborates with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors on estimates.
• Consults with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Utilizes computer software to calculate estimates and generate reporting on findings.
• Evaluates product cost-effectiveness or profitability.
• Provides recommendations and deliverables on how to make products more cost effective or profitable.
• Works with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
• Develops project plans for the duration of the project.
• Prepares estimates for clients and other business managers.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

Collide, part of the Propelis Group, is seeking a Cost Production Estimator to coordinate and execute cost estimating, evaluate profitability, and manage estimates and purchase orders. This full-time, remote role supports manufacturing facilities in East Butler, PA and Cincinnati, OH, with travel as needed.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of cost estimating experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong MS Office skills, and excellent communication and analytical abilities.