Estimator (Crane Components & Parts)

Essential Functions / Job Duties

Parts Identification & Pricing

• Research customer equipment records, historical jobs, ERP systems, network folders, drawings, and bills of material to identify replacement components.
• Locate and verify part numbers, assembly numbers, revision levels, and engineering documentation.
• Develop quotations for replacement parts, assemblies, hoists, end trucks, controls, electrification, brakes, motors, gearboxes, wheels, hooks, wire rope, and related crane components.
• Interpret customer photographs, field inspection reports, drawings, and equipment data to determine replacement requirements.
• Work with vendors to obtain current pricing, lead times, and technical information.
• Recommend equivalent or upgraded replacement components when original equipment is obsolete.

Estimating & Proposal Development

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and quotations for spare parts, assemblies, and component replacements.
• Develop scope descriptions, clarifications, assumptions, and exclusions.
• Review labor requirements associated with assembly replacement, installation support, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Support sales personnel with technical pricing information and budgetary quotations.
• Maintain consistency of estimate structure, documentation, and pricing methodology.

Technical Responsibilities

• Interpret crane GA drawings, fabrication drawings, electrical schematics, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Identify crane components and assemblies from drawings and historical records.
• Understand crane mechanical, structural, and electrical systems, including hoists, trolleys, drives, brakes, controls, electrification systems, and runway components.
• Coordinate with engineering regarding replacement design requirements, obsolescence issues, and compatibility concerns.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for modernization or reliability improvements.

Interdepartmental Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering to identify replacement designs and verify component selections.
• Coordinate with Production regarding manufacturability, fabrication requirements, assembly labor, and shop capacity.
• Support Purchasing in sourcing components and obtaining competitive vendor quotations.
• Collaborate with Estimating and Sales personnel to ensure accurate and timely customer responses.
• Participate in project handoffs and communicate scope clearly to all stakeholders.

Data Management & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain organized quote records and supporting documentation.
• Assist in developing and maintaining parts databases, pricing libraries, historical estimate records, and standard assemblies.
• Identify opportunities to improve ERP data accuracy and parts lookup processes.
• Participate in ongoing training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Candidate Background Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are highly desirable:

• Overhead crane service and inspections.
• Crane parts sales.
• Industrial maintenance.
• Hoist and crane modernization.
• Technical inside sales.
• ERP and Bill of Material management.

Education

- Required: High School Diploma or GED.

- Preferred: Degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Management, or related discipline.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in crane service, crane estimating, industrial equipment estimating, parts sales, manufacturing, or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to identify industrial equipment components.
• Experience navigating ERP systems, databases, network storage systems, and historical project records.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, manuals, electrical schematics, and technical documents.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PDFs, and electronic drawing viewers.
• Excellent organizational, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple quote requests and priorities simultaneously.
• Preferred experience with overhead cranes, hoists, crane modernization projects, industrial maintenance, OSHA, ASME, CMAA, and material handling equipment.
• Experience with CAD/eDrawings or similar drawing-viewing software preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

- Office-based

Travel

- Travel up to 10%.

Pre-Employment Requirements

- Background check, drug screen, and E-Verify.

Acknowledgment

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