Planning Cost Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Local mechanical processing systems manufacturer in N Tonawanda, NY is looking for a Cost Planning Engineer to join their team!!

Direct hire opportunity with room to grow

Salary range based on experience - $65-80K+

Please reply with resume for immediate consideration!!

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or Technical Degree is preferred but may be substituted with a well-rounded and documented technical background.
• Experience with estimating welding, machining or assembly labor hours is required.
• A working knowledge of ASME, API, ANSI, AWWA and other related codes is also desirable.
• Must have strong mathematics background and proficiency in the use of MS Office products.
• Knowledge of methods, processes, material takeoffs, quality fixtures, codes, specs is required.
• Experience providing accurate estimates for projects including labor, materials and subcontracting is required.
• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to communicate with other departments.
• Must have time management skills and have the ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be detail orientated, thorough and accurate.
• Must be able to read/interpret blueprints.

JOB DUTIES:

• Work with customers and sales to select the best method of applications, including selection of system components such as skids, tanks, valves, pumps, and instrumentation to suit the customer’s requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for estimates (RFQ’s).
• Design/Interpret P&ID schematics with sequence of operations.
• Provide accurate cost estimates; including material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs for each project.
• Obtains pricing for materials and bids from subcontractors.
• Effective utilization of company standards in combination with coordination with other departments during quotation stage for scheduling, labor requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Liaison with sales and customers on concepts, expectations and needs.
• Review completed jobs for accuracy and maintain current estimating information.
• Coordinate delivery dates with manufacturing.
• Coordinate "kickoff" meetings on new orders with manufacturing.
• Develops and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, materials, etc.

Company DescriptionAt APS we're your down-to-earth, hometown staffing team. We live here. We work here. We understand the business climate. And we know how to connect qualified and reliable talent with the Western New York companies that need them.

When APS was established in Buffalo, NY in 1998, our firm initially focused solely on staffing light industrial positions. Over time, our reputation for quality placements grew, and thus so did the demand for our services. As a result, we expanded our services to include staffing for skilled trades, administrative, it/technical, engineering, and managerial positions.

Our branch is located in Kenmore, and services a wide area within Buffalo and surrounding areas throughout the North and South Towns.

Company Description

At APS we're your down-to-earth, hometown staffing team. We live here. We work here. We understand the business climate. And we know how to connect qualified and reliable talent with the Western New York companies that need them. \r\n\r\nWhen APS was established in Buffalo, NY in 1998, our firm initially focused solely on staffing light industrial positions. Over time, our reputation for quality placements grew, and thus so did the demand for our services. As a result, we expanded our services to include staffing for skilled trades, administrative, it/technical, engineering, and managerial positions.\r\n\r\nOur branch is located in Kenmore, and services a wide area within Buffalo and surrounding areas throughout the North and South Towns.