Develop engineering plans and solutions for brands that embrace artistic freedom across the retail world.
Recognized globally, our client is one of the largest retail environment manufacturers in the industry. They take pride in developing innovative spaces with the ability to blend multi-materials in a creative fashion that produces unique environments. At their core, they are experts in millwork, metal, glass and acrylic production. Their Toronto office specializes in project management and warehousing.
Position Overview
The Senior Estimator is responsible for corporate estimating, team staffing as well as tactical and strategic direction that will provide the client with accurate estimates of cost through internal and strategic source pricing.
KEY FOCUS
Develop a team that can prepare and outline costs associated with the production of store fixtures by analyzing blueprints and specifications, compiling material costs, estimating labor costs, requesting and collecting subcontractor pricing, calculating installation and delivery cost, and lastly finalizing, logging and submitting bids
Develop global staffing, philosophies, strategies and tactics that maximize efficiencies of both internal and external (supplier) pricing and rewards suppliers for their pricing efforts.
Leverage the ERP system or other processes, to drive standardization in the quoting process
Utilize understanding of color and material specifications, charts, or manuals for individual projects for cost and pricing analysis
Compile and maintain data history for client, project, or specific item for cost and pricing analysis includes the tracking SF costs for stores and shops
Maintain estimate/quote log for analysis purposes
Liaise with Project Management, Purchasing and Production to determine best methods and materials for manufacturing as well as placements strategy for outsourcing
Liaison with production to perform time studies, learn new manufacturing methods and processes to reduce costs and improve quality
Liaise with purchasing department to investigate new suppliers and new innovative cost reducing materials
Liaise with purchasing department and project management to onboard new suppliers and create an effort based reward system for suppliers based on their success in winning business
Prepare reports to illustrate quote win/loss ratios by customer
Maintain visually controlled schedule of incoming quote requests
Analyze results of job cost studies to determine accuracy of estimate
Requirements
Related Degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering or equivalent experience
A general understanding
5-10 years experience of wood and/or metal manufacture in the store fixture industry
At least three years of staff management experience
Must have an aptitude for mathematics. Be able to quickly analyze, compare, and interpret detailed and sometimes poorly defined information, and be able to make sound and accurate judgments based on best available information
Costing or Estimating background with an emphasis on building systems
Demonstrated hands-on shop floor experience in both metal and wood manufacture
Knowledge of manufacturing or process engineering, electrical, lighting, finishing aspects of wood and metal fabrication, design, detail, engineering and bill of material generation
Computer literacy with knowledge of ERP
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
Firm grasp of Microsoft Word and Excel programs is essential
Express professional verbal and written communications
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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