Estimator - Mechanical/Piping
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead and support estimating processes from start to finish for Construction, EPC, and Bid build projects, including quantity take-offs from documents and entry into standardized databases. Develop mechanical and piping estimates based on equipment lists, specifications, plot plans, and P&IDs, while discerning take-off elements and assigning them to appropriate database items. Perform detailed vendor reviews, assist in soliciting subcontract proposals, and generate pricing to address drawing deficiencies. Develop risk ranging analysis, prepare bridging documents, and facilitate constructability reviews to identify installation access and equipment needs. Organize estimates to meet company and client structures, ensuring all trades are coordinated and scope clarifications are drafted as needed. Full-time role in Houston, TX with occasional travel and extended workdays.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, or Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree
- 4 years of field and/or office experience including experience as an Estimator, Project Controls, Superintendent, General Foreman or a Field Engineer involved with estimating or cost monitoring
- Familiar with construction work and terminology
- Must have a strong attention to detail
- Ability to quickly visualize the finished product from the drawings and other documents provided
- Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects and capable of working independently
- Good mathematical comprehension
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to make clear and concise presentations to management
- Strong understanding of the operating process at the facilities being estimated such as refineries, terminals, power plants, mining or other industrial facilities
- Solid technical skills with an understanding of the various classifications of estimates
- Self-motivated enthusiastic team player willing to work/mentor with others and adopt new ideas and methods
- Good computer skills including an operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with Sage estimating, project scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera) and databases
- This position may require occasional travel and extended workdays
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
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