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United States, Butler

Category:
Manufacturing

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Job Description:

The Cost Production Estimator is responsible for the coordination, preparation and execution of the cost estimating process. This position plays a key, proactive role in evaluating a product’s cost effectiveness or profitability, while creating, sending and tracking all cost estimates and purchase orders. The Cost Production Estimator collaborates internally and externally in the coordination of the cost estimating process, and recommends ways to make a product more cost effective or profitable.

Job Responsibility:

Identifies and quantifies cost factors, such as production time, materials, and labor expenses
Attends product meetings and/or visit jobsites to gather information on materials needed, labor required, and other factors that affect costs
Reads blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates
Collaborates with engineers, architects, clients, and contractors on estimates
Consults with industry experts to discuss estimates and resolve issues
Utilizes computer software to calculate estimates and generate reporting on findings
Evaluates product cost-effectiveness or profitability
Provides recommendations and deliverables on how to make products more cost effective or profitable
Works with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients
Develops project plans for the duration of the project
Prepares estimates for clients and other business managers
Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or related field
6+ years of previous cost estimating experience
or equivalent combination of education and experience
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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Cost Production Estimator

SGK

Location:United States, Butler

Category:Manufacturing

Contract Type:Not provided