Cost Estimation Planner

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a U.S. citizen.

The responsibilities will include preparing cost estimates for non-complex quote opportunities in the bidding phase, assisting other quote team members with tasks including but not limited to, researching vendor pricing, creating/reviewing quote support documents, direct review of engineering drawings and/or standards, and other organizational tasks supporting the quote team

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Cost Estimation Planner Responsibilities Include: 

• Research and review specifications/requirements on customer solicitations, Request for Quotes (RFQ), and technical data packages (TDP) (i.e. Drawings, specification documents, etc.)

• Creation of bills of material (BOM) for pricing/quoting purposes.

  • Statement of work/TDP review

  • Determination of parts/components/processing requirements. 

  • Gathering pricing required for the BOM.

  • Working with engineering staff to gather labor hours associated with the BOM.

• Supporting Quote Team members with larger quotes. 

• Prepare cost estimation and proposal pricing spreadsheets.

• Creation of preliminary EBOMs in Costpoint to aid Production Engineering review at the time of award.

• Administrative support of the quote department to include:

  • Developing reports. 

  • Developing PowerPoint slides.

  • Initiating Non-Disclosure Agreements. 

  • Researching suppliers for the quote team.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Cost Estimation Planner Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: 

• Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school; or two years (60 credit hours) from a four-year college or university; or three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least two years’ experience.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings, technical descriptions and RFQ/ROM documents from potential customers. 

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. 

• Knowledge of database software, order processing systems, word processing software, design software, Internet software, inventory software, and manufacturing software, with strong spreadsheet (Microsoft EXCEL) experience with formulas is required. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills; telephone skills; patience; problem-solving skills; attention to detail; organization skills; accuracy; time management.

• Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Distributions (CND) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CND, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Legal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
 

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