Estimating Coordinator

Description It is the purpose of this position to provide administrative, purchasing, and estimating support to the Estimating Department while developing the knowledge and skills necessary to transition into an Estimator role. This position serves as a key link between estimating, purchasing, manufacturing, vendors, and project teams.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Estimating Department.
• Maintain estimating files, project records, vendor quotes, and bid documentation.
• Obtain vendor pricing and coordinate purchasing activities.
• Support preparation of customer quotations and bid packages.
• Gather cost information from production, purchasing, and vendors.
• Coordinate communication between estimating, engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing.
• Participate in project and manufacturing meetings.
• Spend time in the manufacturing shop learning fabrication and assembly processes.
• Assist Estimators with cost analysis and historical estimate reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Estimator Development Program The employee will receive training in RFQ review, estimating practices, material and labor costing, manufacturing processes, vendor sourcing, ERP systems, and commercial analysis to prepare for advancement into an Estimator role.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2+ years of purchasing, buying, project coordination, manufacturing administration, or related experience preferred.
• Experience within process equipment manufacturing, fabrication, oil & gas, piping, pressure vessels, or industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Manufacturing shop floor experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems preferred.