Project Cost Estimator - Industrial Automation & Electrical Control Panels

Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical, life sciences, machine building, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and water processing, we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem-solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges. www.heitek.com 

The Project Cost Estimator is responsible for developing accurate project proposals and quotations for industrial automation and electrical control panel projects. This role works closely with Engineering, Materials, Operations, and Sales to analyze Bills of Material (BOMs), determine labor and production costs, and support customer proposals from concept through final quotation. The ideal candidate will have experience estimating electrical control panels, UL panel assemblies, or similar electro-mechanical systems within a manufacturing or industrial automation environment.

Essential Functions Develop customer proposals and project quotations based on engineering designs, BOMs, and customer specifications

Coordinate with the Materials team to obtain component pricing and supplier quotations

Collaborate with Operations and Production teams to estimate labor hours and build requirements

Work with Sales to align project pricing and margin objectives

Review project scope and manage quotation revisions or change orders as needed

Analyze drawings, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams to support accurate estimating

Coordinate with Engineering teams regarding component selection and technical requirements

Maintain organized estimating documentation and cost records

Support supplier RFQs, quote comparisons, and cost normalization activities

Assist in continuously improving estimating processes and proposal accuracy

Experience, Education and Skills Associate / technical degree or better in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field is preferred

3+ years of experience estimating or quoting electrical control panels / UL panel assemblies OR similar electro-mechanical products

Experience in a manufacturing, controls, or panel assembly environment preferred

Familiarity with CAD drawings, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams

Experience with BOM costing, supplier RFQs, and labor estimating

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems

Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a team environment

Why Heitek? At Heitek Automation, you’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on delivering innovative automation solutions to industrial customers across multiple industries. As a SunSource company, we offer the stability of a large organization combined with the agility and culture of a specialized engineering business. We offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth and development opportunities

A collaborative, team-oriented environment

Exposure to custom automation and engineered solutions

The opportunity to make a direct impact on customer success

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