Contracts Administrator jobs in Biddeford, ME

Contracts and Estimation Specialist

Would you like:

• To work in a fast-paced international environment but relax on beaches and ski slopes only minutes away?
• The stability of a proven product line, with the excitement of developing new products for future success?
• To own the company you work for?

If so, come and check us out.  We are Howell Laboratories Inc., a 100% Employee-Owned Company, located in Bridgton, Maine.  For more than 50 years, we have been supplying specialty air drying, water treatment, and moisture measurement equipment for maritime markets. You will find us on every major US Naval ship.

The Contracts and Estimation Specialist will prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.  By studying blueprints, specifications, or related documents, the specialist will identify labor, material, and time requirements. The specialist will calculate costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements. The specialist will enter orders when received after comparing them to the quote.

 The successful candidate will need:

• To be a self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
• To be willing and ready to learn and take on new challenges.
• To review and evaluate cost estimates
• To review and evaluate FAR, DFARs, and Special Notes referenced on the RFP/RFQ to ensure compliance with expected contracts
• To communicate with team members regarding new and current projects
• Prepare estimates for all products to be manufactured for team approval
• Reviews customer-specific requirements during the quote stage and ensures awarded purchase orders match what was quoted
• Ensure timely completion of all estimates
• Solicit pricing from vendors and suppliers for raw materials and outside services
• Review contract awards to verify they match the quote and disseminate those requirements to the appropriate departments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints and plans to develop cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and the impact on manufacturing cost is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel or equivalent.
• Able to multitask and meet strict deadlines.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to see the big picture and mitigate risk
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Multi-tasking
• Organized

In return, we offer:

• A stable work environment.
• Competitive pay
• Generous benefits package including health insurance, wellness program, profit-sharing bonus plan, 401(K) with an employer match, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and vacations, and more!
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP plan. Did we mention we are 100% employee-owned?