Senior Estimator

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The Senior Estimator will support the Bid Management Team in developing customer proposals by managing bids, leading pricing efforts, and coordinating proposal timelines. This role will collaborate closely with Engineering, Electrical Estimating, Proposal Management, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely, and competitive bids. In addition, this person will be responsible for analyzing supplier proposals, identifying cost factors, and collaborating with suppliers to negotiate best-value agreements.

This role involves compiling detailed reports and using software for data analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.

• You will work closely with Applications Engineers, Electrical Estimators, and Proposal Managers throughout the bid process
• You will develop pricing from inputs received from engineering, PM, sub suppliers, and customer specs
• You will host internal meetings regarding bid status and pricing
• You will complete customer required pricing forms
• You will identify and quantify cost factors such as production time, materials, and labor expenses
• You will aid the proposal manager in creating proposals for both product and integration bids
• You will aid procurement in developing subcontractor RFQ packages
• You will conduct internal and external customer meetings as required to facilitate the bid process
• You will work with multiple departments during bid and handoff phases
• You will compile and present detailed reports, including cost-estimating to internal leaders
• You will maintain organized documentation for all bids
• You will support multiple client projects with a range of $100K - $450M
• You will support and/or develop process and tool improvement initiatives

• You have a bachelor’s degree or greater in an engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• You have 4+ years of experience in cost estimation and budgeting, or a related role
• You have familiarity with supply chain management software
• You are proficient in the Microsoft office suite of products
• You have been working knowledge in using such programs as AutoCAD and Navisworks
• You have proficient in Data Analysis software
• You have strong negotiation skills, and are highly attentive to details
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills
• You have strong ability to manage multiple opportunities occurring at once
• You possess excellent analytical skills.
• You are available to travel up to 25%

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Parcel Logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

This full-time, exempt role offers a remote work setting.

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants.…