Senior Project Estimator

2 weeks ago


milton keynes, United Kingdom FORTNA Full time

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.


At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.



POSITION SUMMARY: In this position of Senior Project Estimator you will work on various material handling system (MHS) pricing efforts supporting sales, software, and project management. This position will participate in Quality Control and process efforts related to estimating as well as reports comparing estimates and standard costs to actual costs. The Senior Project Estimator will assist providing technical direction, oversight, and leadership to the more junior members of the Estimating team.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Providing leadership around our tools to ensure we are always taking a practical and simple approach for the firm price (Rule of Thumb, DCDesigner, DCConceptor & DCEstimator).
  • Estimating (a) Capital Budget Estimates and (b) Contract Estimates for material handling system projects that are completed in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • Defining data requirements, gathering and validating information, applying judgment and statistical tests, and providing recommendations.
  • Effectively working in a collaborative process with multiple subject matter experts.
  • Data mining and compiling results into meaningful statistics and charts, and developing metrics for comparison purposes.
  • Challenge project costs, timescales and technologies to make sure lean and workable standardized solutions are developed
  • Consulting with FORTNA Associates to discuss and formulate estimates and to resolve issues.
  • Establishing and maintaining cost libraries and databases.
  • Developing and interpreting cost estimates that assist management with decision making.
  • Development and Leadership of other team members
  • Identifying, developing and creating opportunities for process and system improvements to maximize accuracy and efficiency.
  • Contributing in the creation of an estimating training program for FORTNA Associates.
  • Support tool development as needed
  • Be able to work in estimating and spreadsheets


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of 2 years of formal technical training
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem solving skills
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally - in the range of 10 – 20% of the time.
  • Strong math and analytical skills, as well as an eye for detail
  • Experience with Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel (understanding of macros, formulae’s, lookup functions, charting, and database functions within Excel a plus)
  • Ability to flow chart and document processes
  • Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members
  • Ability to facilitate meetings and drive meetings to be timely and comprehensive
  • Ability to compose reports, meeting minutes, corrective actions notices, and interoffice memos
  • Ability to work flexible schedule
  • Good understanding of Project Management fundamentals (i.e., the relationship of scope, cost, and time)


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS for the position Senior Project Estimator :

  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or engineering
  • Knowledge of database applications and SQL
  • Project Management Professional certification
  • Ability to use and be proficient in descriptive statistics
  • Experience with presenting data analyses to senior decision-makers
  • Knowledge of industry trends, cost shifts, fuel, steel, and cooper surcharges, currency rates with major suppliers and Clients globally
  • Bilingual - Preferable


WORKING CONDITIONS: When duties are performed in a typical office environment, extended periods of sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen will be required. Also required is the ability to talk and hear, in person and by telephone; use of hands to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; and ability to reach with hands and arms. Associates are frequently required to walk and stand. The noise level in this work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.


When travelling to Client sites, essential requirements of this position may require physical presence in various environments and locations. Physical stamina may be required for prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/or working in cramped quarters. Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable, as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can vary from being relatively quiet, to moderate, to excessive. Safety shoes or boots may be required in certain situations. Additional safety clothing including gloves, hardhats, and devices to protect eyes, mouth, or hearing, will be worn as necessary.


This position description should not be considered all-inclusive.



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