Senior Design Estimator

As a Senior Design Estimator at KPI Solutions, your main responsibilities include preparing work by gathering proposals and blueprints, studying specifications to identify labor and material requirements, and collaborating with the design team to ensure effective solutions. You'll also compute costs, resolve discrepancies, and present prepared estimates in a clear and organized manner.

To qualify for the Senior Design Estimator position at KPI Solutions, candidates should hold a BS/BA degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, coupled with 5-7 years of experience in designing or estimating MHE technologies and storage solutions. Strong communication skills and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Microsoft Office are also essential.

Yes, as a Senior Design Estimator at KPI Solutions, there may be intermittent travel to client and vendor sites, potentially up to 10%. This travel ensures you can accurately assess project requirements firsthand.

KPI Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package for Senior Design Estimators that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and unique programs like pet insurance and wellness challenges, ensuring your well-being and work-life balance.

In the Senior Design Estimator role at KPI Solutions, proficiency in tools like AutoCAD for design collaboration, Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for project documentation, and Microsoft Project for tracking progress is essential for success.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you estimated costs for mechanical handling equipment. Discuss the methodologies you used, the types of equipment involved, and how your estimates contributed to project success.

Talk about specific techniques you use to engage with team members from different departments. Emphasize communication strategies, conflict resolution skills, and examples of successful collaboration that resulted in meeting project goals.

In your response, explain your systematic approach for resolving discrepancies, such as collecting data, consulting with team members, and conducting detailed analyses to ensure accurate estimates and maintain clear communication throughout the process.

Share your time management strategies, including prioritizing tasks, setting realistic timelines, and utilizing project management tools to keep track of deadlines and progress without compromising quality.

When discussing your industry experience, detail the sectors you’ve worked in and how this knowledge enhances your skill in estimating costs for unique design projects, including any specific technologies or solutions you’ve implemented.

Explain how attention to detail affects the accuracy of cost estimates, project budgeting, and overall project success. Provide examples where your meticulousness prevented potential issues or improved project outcomes.

Use this opportunity to tell a story about a specific project. Discuss the challenges faced, your analytical approach to overcoming these challenges, and the successful outcomes based on your estimates.

Outline the key factors you assess when developing cost estimates such as labor, material, site conditions, and design parameters. Mention how you ensure all elements are considered to provide the most accurate proposal possible.

Discuss your experience with relevant software tools, emphasizing your comfort level and how you leverage these tools to streamline the estimating process and improve accuracy in your estimates.

Share the methods you utilize to stay informed about industry trends, including attending workshops, reading publications, or participating in professional networks, and how this helps you provide the best estimates in your projects.