Matthew Chambers

About Matthew Chambers

A results-driven Estimating Engineer with a strong background in data analytics, project management, and process optimization. Experienced in utilizing Python, SQL, and Power BI to analyze and estimate time, materials, and labor for complex material handling projects involving advanced technologies such as robotics, AGVs, and high-speed sortation. Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams including account managers, engineers, and vendors to develop competitive proposals and ensure cost-effective project execution. Recognized for applying technical expertise to streamline operations and improve efficiency, backed by a history of leadership in manufacturing and process improvement.

Experience

1. Estimating Engineer Ii

   Bastian Solutions

   May 2023 — Present · Carmel, IN, US

   The Estimating Engineer is an integral role in the National Accounts team that collects and analyzes data in order to estimate the time, materials, and labor required to plan and execute material handling projects that range in technology and automation, including robotics, AS/RS, AGV\'s, high speed sortation, vertical lifts, light directed picking, pick modules, etc•The Estimating Engineer during the sales cycle will interface directly with internal national account managers, project engineers, controls engineers, and software logistic consultants as well as vendors to establish the proposal and bid while comparing to past performance•The role may expand into developing and/or validating design concepts as the responsibilities of the team expand•The Estimating team success is substantiated by a reduction in overall project cost variance as well as reduction in cycle time to deliver a sales proposal•Create rough order of magnitude (ROM) bids leveraging established rules of thumb•Determine budgeted cost for materials and labor by performing comparative analysis of the firm pricing provided by vendors through the request for quote (RFQ) process•Create rough-cut and full project schedules in conjunction with Project Management•Lead or assist in the final sales proposal submission including substantiating data and costing with upper management•Continuous improvement in costing tools that support ROM bid and final sales proposals•Build key vendor relationships to ensure predictability in pricing•Leverage feedback from proposal cycle to gain competitive advantage for future submissions

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor's degree, Informatics

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA