Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Collide, part of the Propelis Group, provides brand activation solutions across print, promotional, digital, and fabrication services. The Cost Production Estimator coordinates and executes cost estimating activities, prepares estimates and purchase orders, evaluates product profitability, and recommends ways to improve cost effectiveness while collaborating with internal teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Identifies and quantifies cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses
- Attends product meetings and/or visit jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors that affect costs
- Reads blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates
- Collaborates with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors on estimates
- Consults with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues
- Utilizes computer software to calculate estimates and generate reporting on findings
- Evaluates product cost-effectiveness or profitability
- Provides recommendations and deliverables on how to make products more cost effective or profitable
- Works with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients
- Develops project plans for the duration of the project
- Prepares estimates for clients and other business managers
- Additional duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or related field
- 6+ years of previous cost estimating experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management(from conception to completion), & planning skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
- Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization,as well as, internal and external clients
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV
- Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required
Benefits
- This is a remote position in the US.
- Health care plans with prescription drug coverage
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k) Savings Plan
Company Overview
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