ACARA Jobs
Estimator
Apply- ID: 557357
- Posted: 2/11/2026
- Location: Meadville, PA
- Category: Pro - Professional
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Acara Solutions is looking for an Estimator to join our client in Meadville, PA.
- $68-$80k (based on experience)
- Onsite
- Flexible Monday- Friday schedule
- Generous PTO (20 days plus 10 sick days and 11 holidays)
Position Summary
The Estimator supports new business efforts by collecting and analyzing costs for Seco Warwick's equipment. They work closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Purchasing
Departments to generate challenging but achievable forward-going cost estimates.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain database of current and accurate cost estimates for the key system components of all product lines.
- Develop and maintain standard costing templates that will facilitate accurate cost estimating.
- Based on budget assumptions generated by sales, product line directors, engineering, project management, and operations, develop cost estimates to support sales quote process.
- Coordinate the review of cost estimates with management prior to submitting sales for pricing decision.
- Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
- Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
- Perform various financial analysis activities as required by the Program Management Department.
- Other tasks as assigned by Lead Estimator or Managing Director.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- 3+yrs of Estimating experience
- 3+yrs of experience with reading blueprints
- 3+yrs of experience in machining and fabrication
- 5+yrs of Microsoft Office and Excel experience
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field a plus.
- Five years' experience in cost accounting, design engineering, or relevant manufacturing field.
- Steel fabrication and/or steel manufacturing experience. A former project manager and or link between customer and shop floor are very helpful.
- Drafting experience helps interpret drawings.
- Familiarity with pressure vessels, piping, and skid equipment.
- Bills of Materials creation or edits
- High voltage electrical and controls experience is helpful but not necessary.
- Experience interfacing with ERP systems.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.