Cost Estimator (Manufacturing) at Nicole Sinclair Consulting

Description

Our Client a Fabricator Manufacturer is looking to employ Cost estimators to collect and analyze data in order to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture a product or provide a service. Their job is to provide realistic estimates to ensure a project is completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Analyze documentation, such as blueprints and other data, to prepare materials, cost, time, and labor estimates
•  Break down all expenses and prepare reports to assist management in the organizing, planning, and scheduling of work
• Collect cost data to estimate total costs for both current and future projects
•  Aid in selecting subcontractors or vendors and in hiring labor to keep cost estimates on schedule and ahead of schedule
• Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates
• Recommend ways to reduce cost in the areas of labor, materials, and assembly to benefit the company
•  Track actual costs as a project, develop and assess the cost-effectiveness of projects, services, or products
• Set up cost reporting and monitoring procedures and systems in order to streamline the process· Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients
• Maintain records of estimated and actual costs

Competency/Skill/Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, economics, or a closely related field
• Minimum of three years experience in the industry
• Good communication with others
• Great decision-making skills
• Experience with financial analysis software