Senior Design Estimator

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Collaborate with account managers and design teams to create cost estimates and manage proposal processes for innovative material handling solutions.

The Project Estimator will work with account managers and the design team to create cost estimates, validate design parameters and help to manage the proposal creation process. The estimator will review plans, visit the proposed site as required, and estimate the cost to procure and implement the proposed system.

Essential Job Accountabilities

  1. Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  2. Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
  3. Design and develop solutions by working with CAD Designers and Sales Team.
  4. Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
  5. Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
  6. Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
  7. Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  8. Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
  9. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

Required Education, Skills and Experience

  • BS/BA degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • Minimum 5-7 experience designing or estimating MHE technologies and storage solutions
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams on large projects
  • Detail oriented with superb time management
  • Strong communication skills – clear and concise interpersonal verbal and written
  • Computer literacy – AutoCad, Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project
  • Must be able to thrive and succeed in an innovative environment, and not be hindered by ambiguity
  • Able to perform high level data analysis, detailed cost tracking and reporting
  • Experience with one or more of the following major conveyor manufacturers
    • Intelligrated, Dematic, Automotion, Hytrol, TGW

Analyzing Information , Estimating, Planning, Reporting Research Results, Strategic Planning, Attention to Detail, Informing Others, Requirements Analysis

Other Requirements/Comments

Intermittent travel to KPI client/vendor Sites (up to 10%) required as necessary.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Care Concierge Service
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)
  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Milk Stork Program
  • Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)
  • Training & Development

    KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Vision Insurance
  • Training & Development: Training & Development
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)

Created in July 2021 as a result of combination of Kuecker Logistics Group, PULSE Integration and QC Software by private equity firm Ares Management, KPI Integrated Solutions is a systems integrator that seeks out leading technologies within the areas of material handling equipment and information systems and combines them with proven design and operational strategies to help improve our customers’ operations. Our talented group of industry experts combine the powers of scalable material handling systems, innovative software and custom automation engineering for complete, unique solutions that help companies, across a broad spectrum of industry segments, become leaders in their industries. We are equipment agnostic, and our solutions incorporate leading technologies such as mobile robots, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), automated guided vehicles (AGV), goods-to-person technology, sortation, and conveyor. KPI currently has approximately 200 FTEs and $150m revenue with growth expected to double in size (at a minimum) in the next 5 years through organic and acquisitive activities. KPI is backed by Ares Management. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager operating integrated groups across Credit, Private Equity, Real Estate and Strategic Initiatives. They provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for their stakeholders and within their communities. By collaborating across their investment groups, they aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2021, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $207 billion of assets under management with more than 1,450 employees operating across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

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