Cost Estimator - Industrial Manufacturing

IMI plc, the specialist engineering company, designs, manufactures and services highly engineered products that control the precise movement of fluids. Its innovative technologies, built around valves and actuators, enable vital processes to operate safely, cleanly, efficiently and cost effectively. The Group works with industrial customers across a range of high growth sectors, including energy, transportation and infrastructure, all of which are benefiting from the impact of long-term global trends including climate change, urbanization, resource scarcity and an ageing population. IMI employs some 11,000 people, has manufacturing facilities in more than 20 countries and operates a global service network. IMI currently operates across three globally recognized Divisions: Critical Engineering, Precision Engineering and Hydronic Engineering.

About IMI Critical Engineering

IMI Critical Engineering is an international leader in the provision of custom-engineered, high-temperature valves for the iron & steel, petrochemical and refining industries. IMI has over 135 years’ experience of working with refiners, technology licensors and operators to develop our high-quality, specialized valves. We specialize in valves that are suitable for use in high operating temperatures, large sizes, and that have a high frequency of operation. In-house engineers customize valves to customers’ needs and continue to develop advanced technologies to reduce the long-term operating costs.

IMI Critical Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Summary

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate estimates for projects by gathering information and analyzing metrics. This position will provide valuable information to help make informed business decisions in order to enhance profitability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Understand the project/program and its requirements
• Conduct research to obtain data on materials, production times etc.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents
• Determine key variables for cost and other estimates
• Review material and labor requirements, to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components
• Gather first-hand information from sites, warehouses or other venues
• Use software for data analysis, forecasting and budgeting
• Obtain and review offers and quotes by subcontractors or vendors
• Perform risk analysis
• Create and submit estimate reports or bids to appropriate persons (project managers, clients, bidding competitions etc.)
• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc.)
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Provide consultation on planning schedules
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Ability to do math of different units of measure
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience working as an Estimator in a manufacturing environment

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating).