Material Handing Estimator

Position Summary

The Estimator supports ProcessBarron's Material Handling team by developing accurate and timely estimates for replacement parts, equipment inspections, and related change work. This position gathers and analyzes proposals, drawings, specifications, previous project information, site findings, and customer requirements to determine labor, material, and time requirements. The Estimator also assists Sales with inspection pricing and proposal development, processes change orders, and provides clear project updates throughout the Material Handling Group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop accurate estimates and quotations for replacement parts, inspections, and related material handling work.
• Review proposals, drawings, specifications, prior project information, customer requirements, contracts, and other related documentation.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements using technical and commercial information.
• Calculate costs and develop detailed estimates.
• Participate in customer site visits and equipment inspections to confirm project scope and gather estimating information.
• Assist Sales with pricing, proposal development, and inspection-related estimates.
• Prepare and process change-order estimates.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies through research and information gathering.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of ProcessBarron's products, services, and estimating capabilities.
• Review customer terms, conditions, and contract requirements while identifying potential risks and exceptions for management review.
• Support team objectives and perform additional duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, proposals, contracts, and other technical documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of industrial plant mechanics and the ability to learn ProcessBarron's products and capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% and perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience in mechanical or industrial construction and/or project management.
• Experience supporting industrial estimating, inspections, replacement parts, or material-handling equipment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based but periodically requires access to industrial customer sites. The role may require working in environments that include heights, confined spaces, ladders, stairs, tunnels, outdoor conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, dust, fumes, and airborne particles.

The employee may periodically be required to stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, sit, talk, see, and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ProcessBarron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.