Miller Industries - Flex Air - Copper Ave - Fenton, Michigan
Who We Are:
Are you ready for a change and want the opportunity to work in a position with career growth opportunities? Are you up for a challenge to work on custom products such as air handling units, pre-fabricated modular mechanical, electrical systems, retrofits and energy efficient high-performance HVAC systems? At Miller Industries, we take great pride in our family business built on hard work and passion for making quality products, while focusing on the needs of our employees. We are growing business and looking to add skilled talent to our team.
Who We Want:
We are currently seeking Cost Estimators – Mechanical and Electrical to work in our Flex Air Division at our Copper Ave Location in Fenton, MI.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Ensure that the policies, procedures, and integrity of the company are carried out in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives, as set forth by Executive Management.
- Create material take-offs and cost estimates for all new opportunities to determine costs for the following:
- Low, Medium, High Voltage Electrical Power Systems and PLC/DDC Controls for Custom AHU’s, Modular Switchgear rooms, Modular Electrical Skids, Central Utility Plants, Chiller/Boiler Plants, Pump Houses, and Modular Grow Rooms.
- Analyze and interpret specifications, drawings, and other pertinent project documentation.
- Prepare preliminary designs and drawings as required.
- Develop accurate and timely cost estimates for material and labor of electrical systems.
- Develop and write scope of work for systems, documenting clarifications/exceptions to bid documents.
- Review project bid documents with internal estimating group to ensure accuracy and timeliness of quotes.
- Support of project management and estimating of change orders as needed.
- Study and keep current with programs, manufacturing processes and technical developments in all industrial markets.
- Identify and ensure material pricing is up to date before issuing costing to Sales.
- Assist in development of Value Engineered concepts.
- Help create and communicate company standards with engineering and manufacturing.
- Coordinate with engineering, production, and management to cost all None-Core opportunities.
- Perform other duties and tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Estimating Manager.
- Follow-up with "After Build" budgets to ensure accuracy of estimate through completion of project and apply past/previous project performance to current active estimates.
What You Get Paid:
The position pays a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, a 401k with immediate match, 10 paid holidays, PTO, profit sharing bonus eligibility.
What Requirements Are Needed:
Minimum: Associate Degree or Technical Degree in related discipline, required from an accredited college or university. Equivalent experience considered.
Prefer (1-3) years of concurrent Estimating and (1-3) years of experience in Production. This experience will be coupled with significant manufacturing floor knowledge within the structural steel fabrication. Experience with design/build HVAC systems is STRONGLY desired. Equivalent experience considered.
- Strong math skills to ensure understanding of budgetary considerations coupled with strong reading and listening skills.
- Adaptable to change and displays flexibility, ability to work within deadlines.
- Knowledge of MS Office, Excel, Global Shop ERP, AutoCAD, Solidworks, and other systems supporting the Company's accounting needs.
- Versed in step-by-step production routing processes for creation of product.
- Ability to identify complex problems and develop and evaluate opinions to implement solutions.
- Ability to read electrical drawings along with strong knowledge and experience with design and fabrication, while working closely with the sales department and manufacturing personnel.
- Communicate with sales, manufacturing personnel, engineering, and customers to determine requirements.
Miller Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
