Estimator

• Educate customers on the process of vehicle repairs, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value.
• Completes initial estimates, write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation, and lock final estimates.
• Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure Crash Champions’ quality standards by performing in-process QC.
• Keep every customer fully informed and updated on the status of their vehicle and provide the best possible experience for our customers.
• Able to pull and review all data procedures for/with Body Technicians and complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process.
• Pre-close the final repair order, Handle disbursement paperwork, address exceptions in the file and ensure carrier specific requirements are complete.

Collision Estimator educating customers on vehicle repair processes

Collision Estimator

Collision Estimator at Crash Champions educating customers on vehicle repair processes and managing repair estimation. Ensuring quality standards during the vehicle repair process as part of a leading collision repair service.

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates and project schedules for capital projects prior to governance approval
• Analyze project scope documents to identify cost drivers, potential risks, and resource requirements
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and apply appropriate cost factors based on project location, complexity, and market conditions
• Create multi-scenario financial models to support decision-making during the capital planning process
• Validate preliminary estimates from stakeholders and refine assumptions to ensure accuracy
• Establish and maintain standardized estimation templates and tools to ensure consistency across the capital planning portfolio
• Develop historical cost databases and benchmarks to improve estimation accuracy over time
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and value engineering recommendations during the due diligence phase
• Create project phasing strategies that align with budget cycles and operational constraints
• Document estimation methodology and maintain an audit trail of cost assumptions
• Partner with Project Managers to prepare and defend budget requests/approvals during the delivery phase
• Develop clear documentation packages that substantiate budget adjustments and change orders
• Conduct variance analyses between estimated and actual costs to continuously improve estimation accuracy
• Support the change management process by providing financial impact assessments of scope modifications
• Assist in developing contingency recommendations based on risk assessments
• Work closely with Capital Planning Managers to enhance financial components of project intake and due diligence
• Collaborate with the Global Engineering Center to incorporate technical specifications into cost estimates
• Partner with Transaction and Sustainability teams to quantify financial implications of strategic initiatives
• Provide estimation expertise during Capital Plan Governance Meetings to inform decision-making
• Serve as a financial liaison between Capital Planning and Project Delivery teams
• Identify opportunities to streamline estimation processes through technology and best practice implementation
• Develop KPIs to measure estimation accuracy and drive continuous improvement
• Lead training sessions on estimation methodologies for stakeholders across the organization
• Stay current on market conditions and industry trends that impact project costs and timelines
• Contribute to the development of estimation functionality within the AdaptiveWork Capital Planning Module

Capital Planning Estimator developing financial estimates for capital projects at JLL

PDS Estimator

Capital Planning Estimator developing accurate financial estimates and schedules for capital projects at JLL. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve project delivery and estimation accuracy.

• Provides estimating management and support during the preconstruction process.
• Focuses on the creation and analysis of detailed cost information.
• Works with preconstruction managers, project managers, and other estimators to develop accurate and timely conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Performs quantity take-offs of all construction systems.
• Solicits subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bidding events.
• Scopes, selects and recommends subcontractors based on best value and project requirements.
• Creates and monitors project estimate updates with the evolution and refinement of project scope.
• Champions data integrity through consistent archiving of estimates and tracking historic costs.
• Supports the development, architecture, and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including cost validation, value design, preconstruction project schedule input, procurement lead times, and project pursuit assistance.
• Supports, reviews, and provides feedback on project estimates created by the project managers and other estimators.
• Assists and mentors new estimators, project managers, and preconstruction engineers.
• Assists clients and developers with conceptual budgets, capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs.

Estimator II at Ryan Companies providing cost estimation and management expertise

Estimator II

Estimator II at Ryan Companies providing cost estimation and management expertise during preconstruction process. Collaborating with teams to develop estimates and support construction projects.

• Educate customers on the process of vehicle repairs, insurance procedures, customer rights, repair techniques, safety, and value.
• Completes initial estimates, write complete estimates after full disassembly and damage evaluation, and lock final estimates
• Manage each repair throughout the process and ensure Crash Champions’ quality standards by performing in-process QC.
• Keep every customer fully informed and updated on the status of their vehicle and provide the best possible experience for our customers.
• Able to pull and review all data procedures for/with Body Technicians and complete post-scanning for each vehicle in the repair process
• Pre-close the final repair order, Handle disbursement paperwork, address exceptions in the file and ensure carrier specific requirements are complete

Collision Estimator managing vehicle repair estimates and customer communications at Crash Champions

Collision Estimator managing vehicle repair estimates and educating customers on repair processes. Engaging with insurance procedures and ensuring quality standards at Crash Champions.

• Prepare accurate and competitive job estimates for customer quotes, including materials, labor, machine time, and outside services
• Develop and document detailed job methods for manufacturing and quality teams
• Leverage CNC machining expertise to evaluate process feasibility and cost drivers
• Collaborate with Sales, CNC Programmers, Engineering, and Quality to ensure quotation accuracy
• Support customer-facing technical discussions and assist Sales with engineering inquiries
• Analyze completed jobs to evaluate quoted accuracy and profitability; recommend improvements
• Develop automated quoting processes using customer-submitted solid models
• Contribute to CAPEX planning by recommending machining and automation equipment and software
• Apply additive manufacturing for fixture and workholding design
• Develop measuring techniques for complex parts using CMM, laser, and optical inspection technologies

Technical Estimator developing efficient manufacturing processes for Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Technical Estimator

Technical Estimator developing manufacturing processes and competitive cost estimates for Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials. Collaborating with various teams to ensure quotation accuracy and improve profitability.

Collision Estimator managing vehicle repairs and estimates at Crash Champions

Collision Estimator managing vehicle repairs and estimates at Crash Champions. Educating customers and ensuring quality standards throughout the repair process.

Collision Estimator educating customers on vehicle repair processes at Crash Champions

Collision Estimator educating customers on vehicle repair processes, overseeing repair quality, and managing estimates at Crash Champions. Ensuring excellent customer experience in collision repair services.

• Prepare cost estimates for the mechanical discipline and provide business support to senior staff
• Conduct budget and market estimates, trade reconciliations while utilizing project documentation, industry standards, and current market costs
• Analyze blueprints and other documents to prepare detailed cost estimates
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs from available design documents
• Understand union and trade construction cost standards
• Develop final “should cost” estimates to validate trade cost submissions and ensure fair pricing
• Reconcile trade bid submissions with project scope, market conditions, and budget
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to change
• Source accurate and current pricing data from contractors, suppliers, and databases
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to understand project scope and build strong relationships with A/E firms and project teams
• Support senior staff in identifying efficiency improvements
• Maintain organized project documentation and file structures in accordance with company standards
• Support cost data library
• Prepare cost reconciliations between multiple estimates and explain cost variances
• May need to perform site walks as needed at the client site
• Potential travel at client site
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor
• Work involves conventional practices with occasional complex features.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to junior technical staff and assisting with assignments.

Mechanical Estimator preparing cost estimates for the mechanical discipline at AtkinsRéalis

Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator preparing cost estimates and providing business support at AtkinsRéalis. Collaborating with engineers and architects, ensuring fair pricing in a dynamic environment.

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