Area Capital Estimator

We currently have an opening for an Area Capital Estimator within our North American Container (NAC) business. The Area Capital Estimator is responsible for supporting capital project development, assisting plant teams with scoping and cost estimating of capital projects and assisting with the capital planning process within the assigned manufacturing facility business area. This position reports to the Capital Project Development Manager with oversight from the NAC Engineering Group.

**_Essential Functions:_**
- Provide individual plant business teams with direction and coaching to help develop capital plans that meet the division’s expectations for content, supporting data, and prioritization
- Support plants in collecting data and supporting information required to develop their capital projects.
- Manage the acquisition, review and maintenance of the Plant Master Equipment Database for each plant within the area. Make updates to the database as needed.
- Coordinate changes to the area capital plan with area manufacturing manager, regional management and NAC capital development group.
- Act as an advocate for plant needs in the capital planning and allocation process and facilitate prioritization with the AMM.
- Monitor the project to ensure submission and routing is occurring.
- Update cost estimates in the event that a scope change or overruns is required after project approval.

**_Education / Experience Required:_**
- BS or equivalent in business management, finance, engineering or related business discipline
- Understanding of the capital process, budgeting, estimating and cost control.
- 3+ years corrugated box industry experience including a detailed understanding of corrugated equipment and the corrugating process.
- Understanding of the technical aspects of facility infrastructure and equipment within a corrugated manufacturing facility.
- Understanding and ability to utilize AutoCAD software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

**_Other Qualifications Required:_**
- Working knowledge of SAP and Unifier Capital Project Development software and systems.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of company management.
- Exceptional planning, organizational and data management skills.
- Basic understanding of civil, mechanical, electrical, scope requirements and scheduling/organizational requirements for corrugated equipment installations.
- Basic knowledge and ability to read and evaluate building infrastructure and equipment layout drawings.

**_Key Competencies:_**
- Personal Organization & Time Management
- Priority Setting
- Communication Skills
- Action Oriented
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Functional /Technical