Cost Estimator

About Us

Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers. 

Position Summary

The Cost Estimator provides timely and accurate cost estimates for proposals and assists in maintaining and improving the estimating process and tools.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Develops proposal cost estimates for company products for both Capital and Aftermarket sales.
• Create "As Sold" project budget information for Projects.
• Supports Sales/Supply Management to develop detailed Work Scopes to obtain quotations on proposals and projects.
• Reviews actual vs. estimated costs on projects and reports back to project/proposal team.
• Evaluates and improves estimating procedures and assists in the development and maintenance of the estimating programs.
• Prepares price inquiries to outside vendors and incorporates it into appropriate databases.
• Identifies cost reduction opportunities and participates and/or initiates cost reduction efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, design/drafting or related field. Experience with heat transfer products a plus.
• High level EXCEL experience (including but not limited to creating pivot tables, writing formulas, writing macros, and data automation) preferred.
• Experience in PowerBI preferred.
• Must be organized and able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond quickly to requests.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Two years of higher education in technical or business area preferred.
• Must be able to travel (domestic/international) when required.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position.  Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry.  Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

The base pay range for this Cost Estimator role is $63,250 - $83,250 annually.