Estimator II

Matrix Project Services•Robinson Township, PA

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

An Estimator II is responsible for the development of estimates and support in proposal development for various projects that requires knowledge of API 620 Tanks, Specialty vessels, Cryogenic/Refrigerated Tanks, Thermal Vacuum Chambers and balance of plant tagged equipment as well as the ability to do quantity take-offs from the available documents. This role will support the Engineering division with estimates that need to be organized to meet the Company’s and clients’ expected structure. The preferred location for this role is Pittsburgh, PA. Applicants will be considered from the following locations as well: Broomall, PA; Houston, TX; Tulsa, OK.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering highly preferred or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of degree.
2+ years of appropriate field and/or office experience.
Ability to visualize the finished product from the drawings and other documents provided.
Familiarity with Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Construction and Commissioning work and terminology.
Good basic mathematical comprehension.
Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Self-motivated and enthusiastic team player, willing to adopt new ideas and methods.
Good computer skills including an operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with estimating software and database applications.
Interacts with individuals at all organizational levels in professional manner.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Project scheduling software (MS Project or Primavera) a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepares estimates by assessing and calculating takeoff elements of the work accurately and assigns them to the appropriate items in an estimating database.
Create and manage estimates across varying scopes and product lines to include API 620 Tanks, Specialty vessels, Cryogenic/Refrigerated Tanks, Thermal Vacuum Chambers and balance of plant tagged equipment. This includes but is not limited to the tank (s), foundations, platform and access, structural steel, electrical, instrumentation, piping and mechanical items associated with the project scope.
Assist in developing, soliciting, assessing and incorporating subcontract and vendor pricing utilizing uniform corporate structure into various estimates and proposals.
Assists in the review and development of proposal documentation prior to review, approval and transmittal.
Assists with interpreting budgets, assisting with tracking of estimated equipment budgets versus committed and actual costs.
Provides technical support to various project and proposal teams.
Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering and organizing information for the estimate and proposal in a manner required to meet the needs of the project.
Performs work on multiple projects concurrently with ability to prioritize.
Reviews pertinent documentation and conducts site visits and/or office visits as necessary.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.