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    Senior Cost Estimator - Chicago, United States - Nordex SE

    Nordex SE
    Nordex SE Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

    As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It's the individual that defines the team. And it's the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.


    Position Summary:


    As Senior Cost Estimator, Project Competitiveness, you will also be responsible for ensuring the cost competitiveness of Nordex USA wind turbines in the North American market.

    You will analyze past and present financial data of Nordex projects, cost estimates for parts and services, build cash flows, and identify risks to support commercial and sales decisions.

    The Senior Estimator plays a critical role in the continued success of the company working closely with all aspects of the business including Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, and the Leadership team.


    Responsibilities:

    • Develop and maintain cost estimating models for wind energy projects.
    • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and complete estimates.
    • Review and analyze bids from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitiveness.
    • Create project schedules based on collaboration with global production planning, logistics and project management teams, for use in developing the cost and cash flow assumptions in customer quotations.
    • Identify cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations to Project Teams
    • Conduct in-depth cost analysis of wind tower generator projects, including material, labor, transportation, services, financial and overhead costs.
    • Estimate costs for new projects, including identifying and quantifying potential cost risks and opportunities.
    • Develop and maintain cost and financial models, databases, and spreadsheets to support cost estimation and analysis.
    • Analyze and reports on cost trends, variances, and cash flow implications to identify areas for cost optimization and support informed decision-making.
    • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Direct Reports:
    No direct reports


    Requirements:

    • BS in Accounting/Finance, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred. 5+ of experience in cost estimation, cost analysis, or a related area with an emphasis on financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting in a comparable industry.
    • Experience in the wind energy, renewable energy, or a project-oriented manufacturing industry is highly desirable.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Experience in the renewable energy industry, preferably in wind energy.
    • Ability to identify areas of financial risk, inform management and develop contingency plans.
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling skills.
    • High level of computer literacy to keep up with current analytical tools and monitor business performance; experience with SAP platform is a plus.
    • Ability to work in an environment of continuous change and different challenges.
    • Ability to manage competing priorities and requests.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to boil down trends into concise operational reports.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of the staff within the company.
    • Positive and professional attitude.
    Nordex seeks to employ qualified, fiscally responsible individuals in sensitive positions within the company.

    Therefore, all candidates who are selected for employment at Nordex for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards, cash, or other company funds must undergo a credit check.

    In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:


    • Some offers may vary by location
    Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity.

    All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.


    ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP


    The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 35 years.

    With more than 46 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry.

    National subsidiaries in more than 30 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 9,600 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.


    We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you.

    Join the #TeamNordex


    We look forward to receiving your application To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.

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