E&I Estimator

Saulsbury

About The Position

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries! 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 Saulsbury Industries provides engineering, general construction, electrical & instrumentation, and fabrication services to heavy industrial markets. We manage turnkey, grassroots, engineering, construction, and procurement (EPC), electrical transmission & distribution services, and E&I projects for clients nationwide. Saulsbury has provided services to a diverse energy sector for more than 50 years. Our reputation has been built on honesty and integrity to our clients and employees through the continuous commitments to safety, quality, growth, and mutual profitability. We offer stable employment, career advancement and a commitment to the work/life balance of our employees. Most importantly, we bring our "safety first and foremost" value that has yielded one of the preeminent records for incident-free operations in the construction industry. Saulsbury is capable of handling projects in size from under $100,000 to more than $100 million. We have offices located in Odessa, Dallas, Port Arthur, Henderson, Abilene, and Bismarck ND. Visit our website at www.saulsbury.com Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Nice To Haves

Electrical and Instrumentation field experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

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