Estimator
Company: KCI, Incorporated (A Member of the Tsubaki Group)
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Description:KCI, Incorporated (a member of the Tsubaki Group) is
an original equipment manufacturer providing a broad range of
automated solutions for diverse markets and industries worldwide.
We are recognized for developing unique, automated processes in
automotive assembly as well as for being the nation's leading
manufacturer of insulation process equipment.
The Estimator will be responsible for providing details (takeoffs)
for each proposal issued to them by the Estimating Manager. The
Estimator will review each customer RFQ and organize for proper and
prompt proposal preparation, using standard forms and methods.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and
responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this
job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be
performed.
- Review the RFQ to understand its intent, requirements, details,
timing and scope.
- Understand the manner to which the Owner needs it
presented.
- Walk and review the jobsite conditions.
- Creates as detailed as possible take-offs for the equipment and
all ancillary devices shown, specified or needed based on the scope
and overall conveyor knowledge.
- Contacts sub-contractors for bids scope of supply not
facilitated by KCI, Incorporated as required.
- Prepares bid packs for the sub-contractors.
- Continually review all customer general specifications and
standards to ensure compliance.
- Get pricing on purchased equipment and fabricated items, as
necessary.
- Adds costs to each line item in the estimate.
- Ensures that all items of work are included.
- Review subcontractor's proposal for content, price and
clarifications and include a matrix of rank.
- Consider cost savings or value-added alternates.
- Review any engineering or feasibility considerations.
- Assists in preparing final quote & documents to submit to the
customer as required. Detail & clarifications are critical.
- Establish a plan for the timing and getting the SOW
accomplished.
- Review the quote with the Estimating Manager and Sales.
- Review the quote with management, as required.
- Work with engineering and operations as necessary to complete
the quote.
- Provide critical as sold information, job kickoff and setup for
job budget.
- Provide job field order and/or change order estimates as
required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.Requirements:
- 5+ years of directly related experience in industrial
construction, mechanical engineering, or a related industrial
discipline, preferably in the automotive or industrial fiberglass
manufacturing industry.
- Associates Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering preferred (or combination of equivalent work/education
experience)
- AutoCAD - at minimum, must be able to use for reading,
plotting, and dimensioning.
- Proficient with MS Word and Project. Advanced proficiency in
Excel required.
- Requires some travel including overnight to attend bid meetings
and to review job sites. Position could involve out of country
travel, but rarely.
- Detail oriented and organizational skills are a must.
- Work well in fast paced, time-sensitive, deadline-oriented
environment.Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabilityCC22
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Keywords: KCI, Incorporated (A Member of the Tsubaki Group), Blue Springs , Estimator, Professions , Kansas City, Missouri
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