Job Description
The Project Estimator prepares accurate cost estimates and proposals for refractory installations involving industrial heat-processing equipment. This role reviews customer specifications and engineering drawings to determine material, labor, and processing costs. The estimator collaborates with engineering, production, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure competitive pricing and profitable project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Review customer documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
Determine what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
Prepare material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
Create labor estimates for any project
Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors and contractors
Manage bids from vendors and contractors
Use bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis
Present prepared estimates to management, salesmen and other stakeholders
Compile and record actual costs
Required QualificationsBachelorโs degree in engineering, manufacturing, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
3โ7 years of experience in estimating, manufacturing, or construction.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and estimating tools.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with refractory materials
Experience with high-temperature processing equipment for ferrous and non-ferrous applications
Knowledge of industrial construction industry standards and procedures
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401K savings plan.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Physical Requirements
Handling equipment up to 50 poundsย
Wear PPE in field environmentย ย
Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment Drug screen and subject to random Drug Testing upon hireโ Onex is a Drug Free workplace due to the safety sensitive nature of our workย ย
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Work Environment
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Nearly always work indoors
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Travel periodically
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Indoors, industrial environment
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Who We Are
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย For 60 years, Onex has been a staple in the Erie community as well as the manufacturing industry. Onex began as a refractory distributor to the local foundries and grew to serve all heat intensive industries.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Today, Onex designs and services industrial furnaces across the U.S. using American made products wherever possible with its team of 100% employee-owners.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Our Vision for the company is to Revitalize American Manufacturing.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Our Mission is to Make Things Better: empowered employees, happy customers, thriving communities.
ยทย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Our Core Values are: Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Inspired, Be Creative, and Stay Humble.
Compensation details: 60000-85000 Yearly Salary
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