E&I Estimator

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Location: Odessa Dallas or Houston
Type: Full Time

General Information/Job Summary

Prepare and take ownership for cost estimating of bids and project proposals identifying risk opportunities and maintaining a winning strategy

Responsibilities/Competencies

• Prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work blueprints specifications and other documentation to prepare quantity take-offs determining manpower equipment requirements material items and subcontractors
• Solicit quotes from material and equipment suppliers subcontractors and specified manufacturers
• Distributes and maintains control of bid documents
• Establishes construction schedules
• Identifies special requirements for weather protection cranes hoists temporary facilities and services or any/all other indirect cost associated with projects
• Ensures that all bid forms are completed and properly executed
• Reviews labor costs and applicable licensing requirements
• Schedules and conducts bid review meeting with the Division Manager Estimating Manager and/or business line management to finalize bid markup and bid strategies
• Coordinate with other employees during bid process on large proposals

Requirements

• 8 years experience with industrial electrical and instrumentation estimating
• Competitive bid experience up to $20M in the petro-chemical gas processing refining and other heavy industrial facilities
• Electrical and Instrumentation field experience highly preferred
• Advanced knowledge or estimating strategies and techniques
• Ability to conceptualize estimates without complete information
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices processes and standards and their impact on project activities
• Knowledge of estimating software programs
• Occasional travel required
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional ethical and team player willing to grow with the company