Trade Jobs | Estimator | Baltimore MD

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Estimator

Employer:	The Ansell Group
Job Location:	Baltimore , MD
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Industry Type:	Construction Recruiters
Job Description:	Description One of Maryland's leading manufacturers is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its growing team. The Estimator is responsible to accurately determine the manufacturing costs, including material, labor and overhead, consistent with the company’s overall pricing strategy and profitability * Prepare and outline costs associated with the production of store fixtures by analyzing blueprints and specifications, compiling material costs, estimating labor costs, requesting and collecting subcontractor pricing, calculating installation and delivery cost, and lastly finalizing, logging and submitting bids * Leverage our ERP system, Vantage, to drive standardization in the quoting process * Utilize understanding of color and material specifications, charts, or manuals for individual projects for cost and pricing analysis * Compile and maintain data history for client, project, or specific item for cost and pricing analysis * Maintain estimate/quote log for analysis purposes * Work with Project Management, Purchasing and Production teams to determine best methods and materials for manufacturing * Act as liaison with production to perform time studies, learn new manufacturing methods and processes to reduce costs and improve quality * Prepare reports to illustrate quote win/loss ratios by customer * Analyze results of job cost studies to determine accuracy of estimate and determine actual project cost versus estimated cost This is a full-time direct hire position with excellent fringe benefits to include health insurance, 401K, paid vacations and much more! Requirements * Related Degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering or equivalent experience * Experience of wood and/or metal manufacturing in the store fixture industry * Must have an aptitude for mathematics. * Must be able to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed and sometimes poorly defined information and be able to make sound and accurate judgments based on best available information * Costing or Estimating background with an emphasis on building systems * Demonstrated hands-on shop floor experience in both metal and wood manufacturing * Knowledge of manufacturing or process engineering, electrical, lighting, finishing aspects of wood and metal fabrication, design, detail, engineering and bill of material generation * Computer literacy with knowledge of ERP * Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills * Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel programs is essential
Company Description:	The Ansell Group is a full service staffing company dedicated to delivering high quality, personalized recruiting services naionwide while keeping honesty and integrity in the forefront of our business philosophy. Success in today's competitive business environment requires a company to fill its workforce needs with the highest level of competence available. That's what The Ansell Group can provide for you. Our staff consists of experienced and trained Recruiters with over 75 years of professional experience in the staffing industry. Whether short or long term, temporary to hire or direct hire, the staffing industry demands customized solutions. The Ansell Group is fully equipped to handle all of your needs. It can tailor programs to fit any and all of your employment opportunities and be flexible enough to change swiftly to meet new demands. In building a relationship that makes The Ansell Group a committed member of your team, you can be assured quality recruiting services will be delivered by our experienced professionals.