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Doherty Staffing Solutions
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Estimator - Direct Hire
2025-11-04
2025-12-09
Job Category: Manufacturing
Job ID: 51083565
Pay Rate: $85000-95000 / year
Jobs Office: Grand Rapids
Job Description
Are you a skilled engineer who feels comfortable estimating? Do you want to be in a family-friendly growing team? Don’t miss out on this role! Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturer located in Cambridge, MN. We are seeking a candidate for an Estimator role. Compensation for this direct hire opportunity is $85,000-$97,000 per year, depending on experience. Interested? Read below to learn more!
What you will do as an Estimator:
This company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(K) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.
What you will do as an Estimator:
- Collaborate with engineering to validate design feasibility and project scope
- Analyze RFQs, drawings, and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates
- Calculate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs
- Prepare budgetary and formal quotations in support of the sales team
- Coordinate with sales and production teams to align with client expectations and shop capacity
- Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing and lead times for materials and subcontracted work
- Work with production to assess fabrication timelines, labor availability, and overall shop capacity
- Participate in customer meetings to review job scope, address concerns, and explore alternative solutions
- Ensure estimates comply with applicable industry codes (e.g., ASME Section VIII, API 650/620)
- Incorporate safety, quality, and regulatory standards into all proposals
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
- Support vendor relationship management and performance tracking
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 3+ years of estimating experience in heavy fabrication, pressure vessels, or industrial manufacturing
- Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Compress, Excel-based tools)
- Strong understanding of welding, rolling, machining, and finishing processes
- Familiarity with ASME, API, and other relevant codes and standards
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
This company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(K) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.
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