Estimator III

Spitzer Industries • Houston, TX

66d

About The Position

Spitzer, a recognized industry leader in designing and fabricating high-specification equipment, is currently seeking a Structural Estimator to join our team. The Structural Estimator reports to the Estimating Manager and is responsible for bidding projects pertaining to the design/build, engineering, fabrication, and assembly of structural components, process and modular systems. The candidate will be responsible for identifying risk, opportunities, and maintaining a strategic position during the estimating phase of the project.

Requirements

• BS in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 10+ years of Mechanical, Package, or Module Estimating Experience is required.
• Command of general oil and gas process, LNG, Compression, as well as various other industry principles and calculations.
• Must have excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills involving a very broad array of estimating disciplines and organizational levels.
• Knowledge of design, fabrication processes, and codes is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
• Lead and mentor estimator I and II team members.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Understanding of ASME pressure vessels is required.
• Instrument understanding is required.

Responsibilities

• Uses a broad range of skills to estimate ASME pressure vessels and piping and AWSD1.1 structural steel skids.
• Estimate advanced piping systems B31.1, 31.3, pressure piping, code piping, and all assortments of process piping for a variety of modular units.
• Review and interpret preliminary client/project specifications.
• Review and interpret preliminary structural, P&ID, vessel, isometric, and electrical drawings.
• Co-ordinate with vendors, customers, and company personnel to gather all applicable costs for project completion.
• Attend pre-award meetings with clients and internal project handoff meetings.
• Confer with project stakeholders, operations, and management, vendors and various subject matter experts to elaborate a proposed project scope definition.
• Gather data to perform a full lump sum 'take-off' of material, labor, and vendor costs needed to supply all materials/scope required for a project using design drawings and specifications.
• Prepare proposals including structural steel, miscellaneous metals, detailing, and various other special conditions.
• Understand and foresee complex fabrication scenarios and adjust to account for them in bid proposal.
• Provide the estimating manager with written detailed Scope of Work that is to be submitted to management for review.
• Provide the estimating manager with a detailed list of inclusions/exclusions and qualifications for use in a written proposal to the customer.
• Work closely with the estimating manager to maintain the overall estimating department schedule.

Benefits

• Health Care Insurance (multiple plans to choose from!)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k plan with Company Matching
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off that begins accruing your first day of employment
• Eight paid company holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discounts with LifeMart!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree