Cost Estimator - Structural Steel

Miller Industries – Cost Estimator - Mifab - Fenton, Michigan

Who We Are

Are you looking for a change that allows you to work for a rapidly growing company?

At Miller Industries, LLC we design, engineer, and manufacture custom products at our two locations in Fenton, Michigan with additional support in Texas and Georgia. The divisions of our business include Miller Fabricated Systems, Flex Air, Miller Industries Representatives, and Fusion Cooling. Together we have the capabilities to provide our customers with custom steel fabrication, custom commercial and industrial HVAC systems and applications, and modular equipment rooms for refrigeration. We have been primary suppliers to automotive, healthcare, and institutional customers worldwide.

We take great pride in our family-owned business built on hard work and passion for making quality products. We are committed to ensuring the needs of our employees are met and that they have the ability to grow and develop. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we are looking for skilled talent to join our team. If you believe this opportunity is right for you, we welcome you to apply today!

Who We Want

We are currently seeking a Cost Estimator to work in our Miller Fabricated Systems Division at our Thompson Road location in Fenton, MI.

What You Will Be Doing

• Create material take-offs and estimates for all new steel fabrication opportunities to determine costs including but not limited to structural steel and conveyor projects utilizing OEM provided bid specs and misc. build to print fabrication.
• Review project bid documents with internal estimating group to ensure accuracy and timeliness of quotes.
• Ensure that the policies and procedures of the company are carried out in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives, as set forth by Executive Management.
• Support of project management and estimating of change orders as needed.
• Study and keep current with programs, manufacturing processes and technical developments in all industrial markets.
• Identify and ensure raw material and sub-contractor pricing is up to date before issuing costing to Sales.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and management to cost all None-Core opportunities.
• Perform other duties and tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Estimating Manager.
• Follow-up with "After Build" budgets to ensure accuracy of estimate through completion of project and apply past/previous project performance to current active estimates.
  
  
  

What You Get Paid

• The position pays a competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, a 401k with immediate match, 10 paid holidays, PTO, and profit-sharing bonus eligibility.
  
  
  

What Requirements Are Needed

Minimum: Associate's Degree or Technical Degree related discipline, required from an accredited college or university. Equivalent experience considered.

Prefer four to five years of concurrent estimating experience, in addition to 3 to 5 years of experience in production. Experience with design / build structural steel and conveyor projects is STRONGLY desired. Equivalent experience considered.

Other Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong math skills to ensure understanding of budgetary considerations coupled with strong reading and listening skills.
• Adaptable to change and displays flexibility, ability to work within deadlines.
• Knowledge of MS Office, Global Shop ERP, CAD, Solidworks, and other systems supporting the Company's accounting needs.
• Versed in step-by-step production routing processes for creation of product.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related to develop and evaluate opinions to implement solutions.
• Ability to read blueprints/contract drawings with strong knowledge and experience with fabrication principles, while working closely with the sales department and manufacturing personnel.
• Communicate with sales, manufacturing personnel, engineering, and customers to determine requirements.
  
  
  

Miller Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You can also find this job posting at www.millc.com.