Project Estimator at L.B. Foster Company in Suwanee, Georgia

Job Description:

L.B. Foster and our subsidiaries provide products and services for the rail industry, and solutions to support critical infrastructure projects. Our innovative engineering and product development solutions inspire the safety, reliability, and performance of our customer’s challenging requirements. The Company maintains locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. 

We have a long history of providing a safe workplace for our employees, striving to be good stewards of the environment, and establishing strong and respectful relationships with our customers and communities.  These values have stood the test of time and have contributed to the rich history of our company for more than a century. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for estimating, supply chain development and bid proposal generation for transit rail construction and maintenance projects with a primary focus on meeting or exceeding customer deadline, specification, scheduling, and funding parameters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for development of detailed estimates, quotes, bids, and proposals based on technical specifications, LB Foster product designs and supplier capabilities.


• Responsible for reviewing and approving customer and supplier contracts and delivering the appropriate amount of risk mitigation.


• Establishes a supplier network that is capable of providing high quality products at competitive prices while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.


• Supplier development and supply chain management.


• Manage Approved Supplier List.


• Develop and maintain close working relationships with associated departments. (i.e. Engineering, Lab, Sales, etc.)


• Corresponds directly with vendors and customers regarding project needs.


• Works closely with Engineering to provide technical support to sales, customers, and vendors.


• Generates subcontractor and/or vendor submittals in compliance with project specifications, including engineering shop drawings, lab test data and reports, project schedule, etc.


• All other duties as assigned. 

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Engineering, required.


• 3+ year of experience in an Estimating role, required.


• 1+ year of experience estimating and preparing bid proposals and quotations to various contractors and transit agencies across the U.S. preferred.


• Experience estimating multi-million-dollar projects from the date of the initial RFQ to final acceptance of a purchase order.


• Experience preparing bid packages, completing bid documents, and generating customer quotations.


• Experience with contract and specification review. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ideal candidate must be mathematically inclined, spreadsheet savvy, detail-oriented, exceptionally organized and time sensitive.


• Must be able to multitask, prioritize and must have exceptional oral and written communication skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical aptitude.


• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

COMPETENCIES:

• Teamwork/Facilities Collaboration.


• Communication.


• Integrity & Trust.


• Customer Service/Innovation Management.


• Accountability/Drive for Results.


• Leads Organizational Collaboration.


• Customer Focus.


• Continuous Improvement.


• Adaptability/Flexibility.


• Accountability/Work Ethic.

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Engineering


• Bachelors or better in Business Administration


• Bachelors or better in Finance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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