Estimator - DeWitt Area

Job Description

Job Description

Estimator | DeWitt, MI

Salary Range: $55,000 - $87,000 depending on experience

Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for excelling in estimator? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting community growth. We are collaborating with leading companies in DeWitt seeking Estimators to lead and enhance their operations.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the DeWitt region seeking Estimators. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare accurate time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and sales teams to gather necessary data for comprehensive quoting.
• Calculate and apply direct costs, indirect costs, overheads, and profit margins to develop competitive price proposals.
• Source and obtain quotes from suppliers for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing services.
• Utilize estimating software and company databases to maintain and update cost information and historical data.
• Present detailed cost breakdowns and justifications to management and sales for review and approval.
• Identify and recommend cost-reduction opportunities through process improvements or alternative materials/methods.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in cost estimating within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and associated labor costs.
• Advanced competency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced CAD software for detailed material take-offs.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification or experience.
• Proficiency with specific ERP modules (e.g., cost accounting, production planning).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing production or engineering role.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Estimator, Cost Estimator, Construction Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, Project Estimator, Bid Estimator, Preconstruction Estimator, Senior Estimator, Cost Analyst

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.