Job Overview

The Estimator is an integral role in the National Accounts team that collects and analyzes data in order to estimate the time, materials, and labor required to plan and execute material handling projects that range in technology and automation, including robotics, AS/RS, AGV's, high speed sortation, vertical lifts, light directed picking, pick modules, etc. The responsibility of this position commences with the request for proposal (RFP) from potential customers or consultants (internal or external) and concludes at final version of the sales proposal submission.

The Estimator during the sales cycle will interface directly with internal national account managers, project engineers, controls engineers, and software logistic consultants as well as vendors to establish the proposal and bid while comparing to past performance. The role may expand into developing and/or validating design concepts as the responsibilities of the team expand. The Estimating team success is substantiated by a reduction in overall project cost variance as well as reduction in cycle time to deliver a sales proposal. This position will report directly to the Estimating Manager.

Job Functions

• Create rough order of magnitude (ROM) bids leveraging established rules of thumb
• Determine budgeted cost for materials and labor by performing comparative analysis of the firm pricing provided by vendors through the request for quote (RFQ) process.
• Create rough-cut and full project schedules in conjunction with Project Management
• Lead or assist in the final sales proposal submission including substantiating data and costing with upper management
• Continuous improvement in costing tools that support ROM bid and final sales proposals
• Build key vendor relationships to ensure predictability in pricing
• Leverage feedback from proposal cycle to gain competitive advantage for future submissions
• Lead discussions based on established agenda
• Influence key decisions and strive for consensus
• Generate meeting minutes and action items

Travel Requirements

• 5% – Customer/Site visits (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)

Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Analytics
• Industry experience (minimum 4yr) in Material Handling Integration or Construction
• Experience in at least one of the followings roles
• Estimator
• Project Engineer
• Project Management
• National Accounts
• AutoCAD experience required
• Process improvement training including Six Sigma a plus
• Advanced in MS Office software suite, particularly MS Excel

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About Bastian Solutions

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Volunteer Work
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.