Cost Estimator – Industrial Projects at Plasser American Corp

Chesapeake, VA

About the Job

Some see the railway as transportation, while at Plasser American we see it as transformation. The story of how steel tracks turned the American promise into American progress and forged a trusted pathway to the possibilities of the future. Its a story that continues today, an American legacy unfolding mile by mile. There is a lot riding on those tracks and we know that support, quality and know-how are all important aspects in staying on track.

Progress is about more than getting from Point A to Point B. Its knowing you have a trusted foundation to move you forward toward new possibilities waiting around the corner. Join Plasser American to become part of our team forging ahead towards new opportunities in railway maintenance. The railway is a path to the future, choose this path and apply today.

General Scope: Analyzing blueprints, specifications, material cost information, proposals, and other documentations. The Estimator will collect and analyze data in order to asses the time, material cost, and labor estimates for complex industrial products projects.

Position Summary:

Identify factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor
Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates
Establish or interpret manufacturing job shop routings
Collaborate with engineers, supply chain, commercial operations, aftermarket sales and service to establish estimates
Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates
Recommend ways to cut costs
Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients
Maintain records of estimated and actual costs by project
Other Duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(The knowledge, skills and attributes required for satisfactory job performance)

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related discipline and two years' bidding/estimating experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience desired.

Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, be familiar with manufacturing processes and able to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.

Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:

Experience with reading drawings, GD&T, Specs, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic Schematics and Engineering 3D Models	MRP/ERP skills understanding of Flatten Bills of Material, Single Level Bills of Material, and Multilevel Bills of Material.	Proven record of working effectively in a fast paced, high stress environment with critical deliverables and deadlines while being accurate and thorough.
Experience with hydro-technology, mining, machinery and/or similar heavy industrial technology. Preferably in the Rail industry.	Manufacturing job shop routings	Make vs Buy
Strong computer, software knowledge, and analytical skills with great communication and interpersonal skills and effectively working in a team environment with top notch co-workers.	Standards vs Actuals and Frozen Standard Costs.	Customer supplied material and outside operations

Applicable Technical Competencies: Incumbent must have working knowledge and demonstrated abilities utilizing mechanical knowledge: Specific applications combined with knowledge competencies are as follows: Rating Level: 1-5 (1= minimum 5= Maximum)

Application	Required Level of proficiency	Preferred Level of proficiency
MS Outlook	4	5
MS Excel, Access	4	5
Power-BI	3	4
Engineering Drawings	3	4
ERP/MRP	3	4

Personal Attributes: Incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of an Industrial Cost Estimator. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be honest and trustworthy
Be respectful
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Be flexible
Demonstrate sound work ethics.

Benefits:

Accrue 80 Hours of Paid Time Off during your first year of employment
10 Paid Holidays per year
401(k) match of $0.50 for every $1.00 you contribute up to 6% of your salary
You may receive a merit bonus after completion of the audit at the end of the fiscal year
Free Short and Long Term Disability after 90 days of employment
Free Life Insurance 2 times your annual salary
Company Events
Free employee medical and dental coverage. valued at $7,500.00

About Plasser American:

As part of the Plasser family brand, which is the largest Maintenance of Way equipment provider in the world, PAC is a rapidly growing provider of railway equipment in North America. Continuing for the next few years, PAC will continue to make significant investments in the North American Market including a new office building and a substantial addition to our manufacturing facility. PAC is making the needed investments to continue its growth trajectory for many years to come. The next several years will be an exciting time of transformation. We look to the future to enhance our team and achieve our goals.

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