Sr. Estimator -Temp

Ducommun • Joplin, MO

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About The Position

Ducommun is a global provider of manufacturing and engineering services, developing innovative electronic, engineered and structural solutions for complex applications in aerospace, defense and industrial markets. Our full-service collaborative approach, broad capabilities and value-added services like new product introduction, supply chain strategies and program management deliver value for our customers and innovative solutions for their complex electronic and structural needs.
Job Summary & Essential Functions:
Prepare bids for customer requests by calculating both material and labor costs and evaluating the entire customer package.
· Review specifications, drawings, verbal instructions, and interpret for material and labor requirements
· Formulate preliminary Bid/No-Bid recommendations
· Develop material and labor requirements and enter into the bid system database
· Solicit appropriate vendors for material pricing; negotiate prices as necessary
· Combine labor and material estimates from vendors and/or internal sources and prepare preliminary quotation
· Review quotes for accuracy, possibly including quotes from other department staff, and forward for further approval
· Submit quotes of value up to the limits set by department manual
· Coordinate bid efforts with appropriate managers and other departments when necessary
· Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members
· Perform other assignments as required
· Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and specifications
• Planning and organization skills—prioritization, resource allocation, multi-tasking
• Must have intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including e-mail, Word, and Excel
• Intermediate level with FoxPro and MRPII
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Analytical skills to prepare most competitive/profitable proposal
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Thorough working knowledge of manufacturing processes and capabilities; technical knowledge to understand cable fabrication
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate
• Abilities listed in General Requirements of Team Members
• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years progressive experience performing estimating functions

Responsibilities

• Prepare bids for customer requests by calculating both material and labor costs and evaluating the entire customer package.
• Review specifications, drawings, verbal instructions, and interpret for material and labor requirements
• Formulate preliminary Bid/No-Bid recommendations
• Develop material and labor requirements and enter into the bid system database
• Solicit appropriate vendors for material pricing; negotiate prices as necessary
• Combine labor and material estimates from vendors and/or internal sources and prepare preliminary quotation
• Review quotes for accuracy, possibly including quotes from other department staff, and forward for further approval
• Submit quotes of value up to the limits set by department manual
• Coordinate bid efforts with appropriate managers and other departments when necessary
• Adhere to General Requirements of Team Members
• Perform other assignments as required
• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree