Remote Costco Distribution Center Jobs in Kentucky

What You'll Do

• Lead the development of capital budget and contract estimates for complex material handling and warehouse automation projects.

• Analyze project scope, technical requirements, and commercial objectives to develop accurate cost models.

• Collaborate with engineering, software, project management, procurement, sales, and other SMEs to develop comprehensive estimates.

• Maintain and enhance estimating tools, cost libraries, and databases.

• Analyze historical project data and develop metrics to improve estimating accuracy.

• Recommend pricing strategies and participate in executive cost and price reviews.

• Challenge project costs, schedules, and technical approaches to deliver competitive, standardized solutions.

• Mentor junior estimators and support estimating best practices across the team.

• Contribute to estimating process improvements, training initiatives, and tool development.

• Serve as the Estimation Manager's delegate when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degreein Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Software Engineering, or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Candidates without a degree should possess approximately 10+ years of progressive estimating experiencesupporting material handling, warehouse automation, logistics, distribution, or supply chain projects.

• 8+ years of estimating experience supporting material handling, warehouse automation, logistics, supply chain, or industrial automation projects.

• Experience estimating complex integrated systems involving technologies such as conveyors, ASRS, robotics, AMRs, AGVs, or AutoStore.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams.

• Experience influencing pricing strategy, managing ambiguity, and supporting high-value proposals.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Experience mentoring technical team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse automation systems integrators.

• Familiarity with cost modeling, estimating databases, and proposal development.

• Knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution centers, and automated material handling systems.

Work Environment

• Remote within the United States.

• Candidates must be able to support Eastern Time business hours and collaborate with cross-functional teams across North America and internationally.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

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