Strategic Estimator: Bids, Labor Hours & BOMs

Ducommun Incorporated; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Joplin, MO seeks an estimator to consolidate material pricing and labor estimates for quotation submittals. You will review RFQ requirements, oversee bidding, and prepare final quotes within LOA, while developing labor standards and coordinating with engineering for approvals.

The role involves converting BOM data for proposals, contacting suppliers, and compiling bid data with cost analysis to support winning bids. 1–2 years estimating experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications.
• Planning and organization skills including prioritization and multi-tasking.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (Word/Excel); MRPII a plus.
• Strong written and verbal skills for internal/external communication.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate in estimates.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQ requirements to ensure they are met.
• Oversee bidding activity and progress; support material/labor estimates decisions.
• Prepare and support final quotes; submit within LOA.
• Conduct labor estimates including time studies for quotes.
• Develop and maintain labor standards and cost breakdown alignment with accounting.
• Interface with engineering to obtain approvals for quotes.

Skills

Reading schematics

Planning & organization

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Written & spoken communication

Manufacturing processes

Detail oriented

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree preferred

Engineering/technical degree preferred

1-2 years estimating experience

Tools

MRPII

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated in Joplin, MO seeks an estimator to consolidate material pricing and labor estimates for quotation submittals. You will review RFQ requirements, oversee bidding, and prepare final quotes within LOA, while developing labor standards and coordinating with engineering for approvals.

The role involves converting BOM data for proposals, contacting suppliers, and compiling bid data with cost analysis to support winning bids. 1–2 years estimating experience preferred.