Cost Estimator

This is a Hybrid Position which requires periodic work within the Owatonna, MN facility. The hybrid schedule includes a working schedule where you would alternate between working remotely and in the Owatonna office. Therefore, candidates must reside within in reasonable drivable distance to the facility.

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. At Wenger, we cultivate a positive, passionate and productive culture that's felt by every Wenger employee-from top to bottom and wall to wall. We encourage a spirit of open and honest communication that breeds trust and respect for one another. And our supportive environment built on collaboration-not competition-creates a sense of community that says we approach our challenges in the same way we celebrate our success: Together.

Wenger Corporation is growing and seeking a Cost Estimator. Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this individual is a key player on the Operations team, reviews project drawings, specifications, schedules and produces product quotations for bids and proposals of shop-fabricated products meeting customer performance standards. The estimator assists operations and engineering in developing costs and schedules for custom solutions and works to improve the estimating and submittal processes.

This job might be for you if:

• Minimum of 4 years industry experience producing product cost estimates per the review and analysis of specifications and Architectural and Structural drawings
• Experience with manufacturing, steel and millwork fabrication, and on-site construction processes
• Knowledge of project budgeting, planning and execution
• Previous work experience monitoring and controlling project schedules
• Working knowledge of pre-construction processes and documents pertaining to music education, athletic and performing arts applications
• Ability to read and interpret bid documents, specifications, and drawings
• Proficiency with AutoCAD software, 2D drafting for projects requiring proposal drawings

It'd be great if you also have:

• SolidWorks and Revit skills

What you will do on a typical day:

• Work on all types of project estimates
• Review and markup project documentation including drawings and specifications.
• Produce accurate estimates and quotations from concept phase through submittal phase using MS Excel spreadsheets, BlueBeam, AutoCAD and Epicor tools
• Review and coordinate the development of cost estimates and project schedules with Design, Project and Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Product Management
• Work in collaboration with all Engineering departments to determine manufacturability and ensure product performance standards can be met
• Communicate with Sales, Project Engineers/Designers and Product Management regarding project requirements and pricing development
• Post order cost tracking and evaluation of manufacturing costs