Estimator CCC

Description:

Central Conveyor Company (a member of the Tsubaki Group) is a turn-key Systems Integrator with a complete portfolio of conveyance solutions and products for the Automotive, Parcel & Logistics, and Warehouse & Distribution markets.

The Estimator exemplifies the core values of Central Conveyor being Integrity, Stewardship and Quality with Safety being the forefront in every decision.

• Perform risk analysis of projects, as required.
• Determine costs of products and services along with price for vendor supplied products to establish project budgets and margins.
• Estimate all mechanical installation disciplines with all welding techniques, including structural, machinery and field fabrication.
• Review and update union labor rates for each bid, as required.
• Estimate special situations, including but not limited to tooling installation, steel erection, scaffolding, and rigging.
• Estimate all machining requirements and special assemblies.
• Estimate heavy equipment, including but not limited to demo, relocation, tear-down, and set-up.
• Establish schedule to accomplish scope of work (SOW).
• Prepare budgetary and firm proposals, along with alternate solutions.
• Identify field interferences and associated costs.
• Calculate steel loads for shipments, including but not limited to associated costs/delivery schedules and shipment sizing.
• Solicit vendors for pricing on purchased equipment and/or materials.
• Initiate pre-engineering and initial design of complete system as required by customer.
• Review the request for quote (RFQ) to understand its intent, requirements, details, timing, and scope.
• Understand the customer needs and create a customized proposal in the format required by the customer.
• Visit and review the jobsite conditions.
• Create detailed take-offs for equipment, structure, installation, and ancillary devices, based on the scope of project.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to receive input on the quotes, as necessary.
• Solicit sub-contractor bids for scope of supply not facilitated by Central Conveyor.
• Prepare bid packs for the sub-contractors, as necessary.
• Review subcontractor proposals for content, price, and clarifications.
• Continually review all customer general specifications and standards to ensure compliance.
• Collect pricing on purchased equipment and fabricated items, as necessary.
• Add costs to each line item in the estimate.
• Ensure that all items of work are included.
• Develop cost savings or value-added alternatives.
• Review any engineering or feasibility considerations.
• Establish a schedule to ensure the bid pack is submitted on time.
• Review the quote with the Estimating Manager and management team, as required.
• Provide critical information regarding as sold information, project kick-off, and set-up according to the budget.
• Provide project field order and/or change order estimates, as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with automotive and industrial equipment, in either estimating, installation, design, or project management.
• Ability to write clearly and informatively.
• Knowledge of conveyor support systems safety requirements.
• Knowledge of conveyor installation processes, required.
• Experience in automotive and industrial conveyor systems related specifically to paint shops, body shops, assembly plants, engine plants, stamping plants, steel mills, and chemical plants, preferred.
• Knowledge of fabrications, iron work, piping, pneumatics, sheet metal, mechanical drives, heavy equipment relocation and setting, millwright and rigging work.
• Knowledge of field equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, lulls, all types of crane sizing calculations and usage.
• Experience with Conveyor Design/Build (including Power and Free, Skid, Skillet, Pallet, Monorails, EMS, CDLR, Fork Transfers, VDLs and special Design/Build Applications), preferred.
• Ability to calculate conveyor loads, production rates, cycle times, clearances required, etc.
• Must be intimately familiar with each customer's safety requirements for design and construction as well as OSHA, Canadian safety requirements and internal safety requirements.
• Ability to formulate Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule, preferred.
• Works independently in a fast paced, time sensitive, and deadline-oriented environment with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Communicates clearly and comfortably with all levels of employees.
• Acts positively upon constructive criticism and coaching.
• Conducts self professionally & ethically.
• Remains calm under pressure.
• Fosters and supports a collaborative environment.
• AutoCAD – at minimum, must be able to use for reading, plotting, and dimensioning.
• Proficient with MS Word and Project.
• Utilize Excel at an advanced level.
• Requires some travel, including overnight and out of country to attend bid meetings and review job sites.

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, education reimbursement, and annual bonus potential.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability

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