Estimating & Cost Application Specialist- Automation System

Estimating & Cost Application Specialist
- Automation System Comau LLCSouthfield

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Employees are empowered to work with simplicity and efficiency. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment oriented toward innovation and multiculturalism that offers real opportunities for growth and aims for excellence -- you are probably a great fit for our team!

Today, Comau has a truly global presence, with 33 operative centers in 14 different countries, which allows us to offer tailor-made solutions and localized support in a variety of fields.
** The Position:
** We're looking for an
** Estimating & Cost Application Specialist
- Automation System
** The
* * Estimating & Cost Application Specialist
- Automation System
** is responsible for accurately forecast the cost of projects by analyzing and compiling the cost factors, as well as creating quotation packages using process documentation, written specifications and design layouts.
** Responsibilities:
*** Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as sales quotations, planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
* For each aspect of an estimate understand whether a previously applied cost is appropriate, what modifications may be required and if necessary generate a new cost from first principles i.e. raw material cost plus labor hours
* Be knowledgeable on how data from similar projects or historical information can be used to compile an accurate estimate when all the data is not available or time does not permit.
* Be able to evaluate that the defined technical content is accurate and be able to highlight were items or other cost drivers have been missed or over stated.
* Manage cost database from which data for new estimates can be extracted. Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
* Confer with engineers, purchasing, project managers, management, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
* Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel from other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
* Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
* Review material and labor requirements, to support a management decision on whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components. (Make or buy analysis)
* Develop estimates to support changes to the scope of a project, and conduct negotiations with the customer or other vendors as required.
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