Position Type: Contract
Title: Cost Estimating Analyst
Location: Mississippi
Pay Range: Open – Negotiable
JOB SUMMARY:
Estimates labor and material costs of manufacturing and engineering based on request for proposal (RFP) data submitted by prospective customers.
Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates production costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.
Collects cost data from functional representatives.
Computes cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor.
Prepares and maintains historical cost data.
Creates cost models for cost estimating elements.
Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree with 6 years relevant experience.
Associates or Apprentice graduate with 10 years relevant experience.
Master’s degree with 4 years relevant experience