Estimator

ARMADA INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Estimator

REPORTS TO: Estimating Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

PAY RANGE: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 Annually DOE

FT / PT STATUS: Full TIme

LOCATION: Office, Shipyard(s) & Customer Facilities

SUMMARY

Forecasts labor and material costs for all projects based on analyses of project specifications, pricing schedules, and historical data..

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathers details and compiles data to estimate all production costs according to specifications
• Reviews blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to formulate cost estimates
• Considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for estimates
• Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints
• Reviews estimates as requested and analyzes established standards for cost reductions
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the industry
• Knowledge of production management, logistics, and supply chain concepts and methodologies
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in the field or in a related area helpful but not required

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is mostly conducted indoors in an office or remote environment
• Minimal exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, dusty conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, hazardous machinery, heights, confined spaces, precarious places, proximity to other employees.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time at a desk; must be able to view computer screen for prolonged periods of time; must be able to enter data using keyboard accurately and efficiently
• Must be able to communicate effectively via phone or email with personnel at remote job sites
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull up to 15 pounds infrequently
• Lifting includes from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, waist to overhead
• May be required to climb stairs or ladders

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer, telephone, copy machine, adding machine, scanner

*This is a general list and is not all inclusive.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

• Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions