Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent combination of education and industry-specific experience.
- 5+ years of experience in estimating, pricing, cost modeling, or proposal support within manufacturing, electrical equipment, industrial construction, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures (labor, overhead, materials, lead times).
- Experience supporting complex customer bids and project-based pricing.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical scope into clear cost estimates.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, estimating tools, and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to travel up to 15%.
Preferred
- Experience in switchgear, power distribution equipment, mission-critical infrastructure, or electrical construction environments.
- Prior people leadership experience.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, and Operations.
- The incumbent will be based in West Chester, PA, or in Belle Chasse, LA.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- FLSA executive and professional positions paid on a salary basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays)
- This role will work in an office setting, however, frequent visits to the production floor are required to oversee operations, ensure compliance and safety standards, and engage staff.
- Mobility : Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.
- Manual Dexterity : Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Lifting : Ability to lift and carry items up to twenty-five (25) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.
- Visual and Auditory Requirements : Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.
Additional Information
Company Values
- Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.
- Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome.
- Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder. ****
- Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges. ****
- Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility.
- Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks.
- Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback, and training.
Ownership Mindset: Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your work. Proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through. Treat company resources and goals as your own.
A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!
MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. DVM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).