--- title: 'Estimator - Material Handling at Designed Conveyor Systems' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/estimator-material-handling-designed-conveyor-systems-franklin-tn-7yfn2aq5z839' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-04' --- # Estimator - Material Handling at Designed Conveyor Systems - **Company:** Designed Conveyor Systems - **Location:** Franklin TN, OR - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/designedconveyorsystems/jobs/7819809003 ## Job description About the Role: As an Estimator at DCS, you'll help our teams achieve our project objectives by developing internal cost estimates and requesting bids from suppliers. You'll anticipate specific requirements for new projects and ensure our bid strategy supports our budget requirements. You'll be a valuable member of our team, developing and maintaining strong partnerships with suppliers and subcontractors and making sure we understand their abilities and capacity to perform work for us. We’ll appreciate your solutions-oriented approach, your estimating know-how, your impressive relationship-building, communication, and teamwork skills, and the way we can count on you to get things done - and get them done well. Sound like you? Apply now. In this role, you will… - Support Pre-Contract and Operations with project costs and pricing objectives - Utilize past experience, data analysis, and metrics to develop estimates. - Utilize tools and data analysis to create bid comparisons. - Support supplier relations and strategies. - Select appropriate suppliers for bidding various needs in concert with internal teams. - Develop RFQ documentation for suppliers and sub-contractors. - Lead communication with suppliers and sub-contractors on active RFQs. - Lead the development and presentation of cost models - Assist in submission of bid projects including populating customer submission documents. - Build tools necessary for efficient estimating. - Lead review meetings with internal operations teams and leaders. - Maintain organized and accurate documentation throughout the project. - Partner with Applications engineering and Purchasing to meet specific needs and scope of each job bid. We’re excited about you because… - You believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, no matter how “small”. - You live in the details. - You have the motivation and ability to learn and improve processes and tools. - You enjoy a fast pace environment and having multiple projects to work on concurrently. - You communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form. - You have strong Microsoft Excel skills and are comfortable developing new forms and tools. - You are proficient in MS Office, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. - You have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience (Material Handling Industry preferred) and a college degree (Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience. - You are familiar with conveyor installation and have experience with estimating mechanical installation costs. - This job description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and responsibilities may evolve to support the business and employee experience. About Us: Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results. And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community. More reasons to join our team: - We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment - We offer competitive salaries and health benefits - Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5% - Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program - We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy - We do community outreach projects throughout the year - We know how to throw company events - We work hard, but we also know how to have fun ! Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation. ## About Designed Conveyor Systems ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is a brand-agnostic systems integrator specializing in the design, integration, and optimization of custom material handling and conveyor systems for distribution and fulfillment operations. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held) - **Headquarters**: Franklin, Tennessee, United States - **Founded**: 1982 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Material handling, supply chain consulting, warehouse automation, logistics - **Target customers**: B2B — distribution centers, e‑commerce fulfillment centers, parcel handling operations, retail distribution, footwear and sporting goods, home improvement, wholesale, and industrial operations - **Mission or purpose statement**: “To provide material handling solutions so that our clients can keep their promises to deliver on time.” ## Products & Services - **DATUM (Warehouse Execution System)**: A proprietary WES that improves operational visibility, control, and flow by bridging the gap between warehouse control systems and warehouse management systems. Handles order planning, real‑time reprioritization, and task synchronization. - **Consulting Services**: Independent, unbiased evaluations and strategic recommendations for warehouse operations, including process improvement, distribution design, and operations analysis. - **System Design & Integration**: Full engineering and design for new (greenfield) or existing (brownfield) facilities, including retrofits, expansions, controls upgrades, and software takeovers. - **Project Management & Installation**: End‑to‑end implementation with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. - **Lifecycle Support**: 24/7/365 system support, operator training, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement recommendations. - **Brand‑Agnostic Parts Selection**: Independent sourcing of parts based on specification, price, lead time, and compatibility. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Over 2,000 projects completed; 400+ professionals; 44+ years in business; headcount of 265 employees (+22.8% YoY growth) [linkedin.com] - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired Waller Consulting (supply chain consulting firm) to expand offerings; works with clients such as Journeys, Meyn Americas, and Superior Communications; partners with technology and equipment vendors like Dematic, Hytrol, Honeywell, Fortna, Bastian Solutions, and S&H Systems (based on alumni talent sources) [linkedin.com] - **Growth Signals**: Strong headcount growth (+22.8% year‑over‑year); expansion through acquisition; growing presence in e‑commerce fulfillment, dark distribution, and micro‑fulfillment; open positions across engineering, controls, project delivery, and sales (14 jobs on Greenhouse, 10 listed on LinkedIn) [greenhouse.io, linkedin.com] ## Competitive Advantages - **Brand‑agnostic integration**: Unlike many competitors, DCS does not push specific equipment; they design systems best suited to each client’s operation. - **Proprietary WES (DATUM)**: Differentiates with a real‑time execution layer that improves throughput and visibility. - **Deep domain experience**: Nearly 45 years of material handling expertise with a track record of 2,000+ projects. - **Full lifecycle support**: From consulting and design through installation, software, and 24/7 support — providing end‑to‑end accountability. - **Collaborative partnership model**: Emphasis on outcomes and long‑term client success rather than transactional sales. ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Growing the consulting and software sides of the business (DATUM), expanding service offerings through strategic acquisitions (e.g., Waller Consulting), and serving the rapidly evolving e‑commerce and parcel‑handling segments. - **Direction**: Continuing to invest in technology (WES, controls, automation) while scaling the team to meet demand in both new and existing facilities. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, casual, team‑oriented environment with quarterly company‑wide events, community outreach, and a “killer snack wall.” Values include reliability, learning orientation, boldness, being easy to work with, and problem‑solving. [designedconveyor.com/careers] - **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Not explicitly stated; headquarters is in Franklin, TN; roles likely require on‑site presence for engineering and project delivery, with potential for some hybrid/flexible arrangements. - **Benefits**: - Flexible PTO (no accruals) + 11 paid holidays - Paid FMLA leave - Medical, dental, vision with generous employer contribution - FSA and HSA options - Education and certification assistance programs - Casual dress, fun events, and community giving - **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on continuous improvement, problem‑solving, and “let’s figure it out” mindset. Opportunities to work on large‑scale automation projects with modern technologies. ## Sources 1. [designedconveyor.com](https://www.designedconveyor.com/) 2. [designedconveyor.com/about](https://www.designedconveyor.com/about/) 3. [designedconveyor.com/careers](https://www.designedconveyor.com/careers/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/designedconveyorsystems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designedconveyorsystems) 5. 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