Lead Estimator

FORTNA

Lead Estimator developing strategic cost estimates for complex warehouse automation projects at FORTNA. Collaborating across teams and mentoring junior estimators in a remote role.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,700 - $151,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of capital budget and contract estimates for complex material handling and warehouse automation projects.
Analyze project scope, technical requirements, and commercial objectives to develop accurate cost models.
Collaborate with engineering, software, project management, procurement, sales, and other SMEs to develop comprehensive estimates.
Maintain and enhance estimating tools, cost libraries, and databases.
Analyze historical project data and develop metrics to improve estimating accuracy.
Recommend pricing strategies and participate in executive cost and price reviews.
Challenge project costs, schedules, and technical approaches to deliver competitive, standardized solutions.
Mentor junior estimators and support estimating best practices across the team.
Contribute to estimating process improvements, training initiatives, and tool development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Software Engineering, or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates without a degree should possess approximately 10+ years of progressive estimating experience supporting material handling, warehouse automation, logistics, distribution, or supply chain projects.
8+ years of estimating experience supporting material handling, warehouse automation, logistics, supply chain, or industrial automation projects.
Experience estimating complex integrated systems involving technologies such as conveyors, ASRS, robotics, AMRs, AGVs, or AutoStore.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams.
Experience influencing pricing strategy, managing ambiguity, and supporting high-value proposals.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Experience mentoring technical team members.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Warehouse Automation
Supply Chain FORTNA is a company that specializes in warehouse optimization, design, and automation services. They leverage proprietary processes, tools, and algorithms to design and deliver solutions that incorporate the best-fit automation technologies and intelligent software for supply chain operations. By focusing on unique industry challenges, FORTNA provides comprehensive and data-driven solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and profitability across various sectors. Lead Estimator Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 10 minutes ago 🐎 Kentucky – Remote 💵 $100.7k - $151.1k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ✨ Estimator 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Lead the development of capital budget and contract estimates for complex material handling and warehouse automation projects.
Analyze project scope, technical requirements, and commercial objectives to develop accurate cost models.
Collaborate with engineering, software, project management, procurement, sales, and other SMEs to develop comprehensive estimates.
Maintain and enhance estimating tools, cost libraries, and databases.
Analyze historical project data and develop metrics to improve estimating accuracy.
Recommend pricing strategies and participate in executive cost and price reviews.
Challenge project costs, schedules, and technical approaches to deliver competitive, standardized solutions.
Mentor junior estimators and support estimating best practices across the team.
Contribute to estimating process improvements, training initiatives, and tool development. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, Software Engineering, or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates without a degree should possess approximately 10+ years of progressive estimating experience supporting material handling, warehouse automation, logistics, distribution, or supply chain projects.
8+ years of estimating experience supporting material handling, warehouse automation, logistics, supply chain, or industrial automation projects.
Experience estimating complex integrated systems involving technologies such as conveyors, ASRS, robotics, AMRs, AGVs, or AutoStore.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams.
Experience influencing pricing strategy, managing ambiguity, and supporting high-value proposals.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost ModelingProject Scope AnalysisTechnical Requirements AnalysisEstimating Tools MaintenanceData AnalysisPricing Strategy DevelopmentExcel ProficiencyIntegrated Systems EstimationCost Libraries ManagementMetrics Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Supply ChainBachelor's Degree in Project ManagementBachelor's Degree in Software Engineering