Estimator

Titan•The Woodlands, TX

About The Position

The Estimator coordinates estimating activities and ensures the Company has timely, accurate cost information for bids on prospective projects. The role compiles and analyzes current information on equipment, labor, supplies, and related factors and conditions, then applies that information through the group of estimators. The Estimator works with sales, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and subcontractors to prepare bids and coordinate project cost and delivery.

Requirements

Proven experience in quantity survey techniques, basic pressure vessel design, basic plant layout, and vessel and process package bidding.
Ability to work under pressure.
Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience, or a high school degree plus eight years of directly related experience in a similar heavy manufacturing setting, with clearly demonstrated technical and supervisory experience and competence.

Responsibilities

Review scope definitions and prepare quantity surveys or takeoffs.
Identify critical issues that may affect cost-sensitive areas.
Determine materials and fabrication requirements based on equipment descriptions, layouts, specifications, and schedules.
Develop total project cost summaries, exceptions lists, and cost schedules.
Initiate price inquiries with subcontractors and suppliers.
Allocate budget costs and provide project-hour summaries to establish work-order budgets.
Review and evaluate subcontract fabrication costs for work orders.
Work with engineering, sales, and purchasing during bid preparation.
Review or write scopes of work.
Participate in regular bid/sales meetings and other appropriate meetings or committees.
Develop, organize, and maintain costing information.
Work with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams to coordinate cost and delivery.
Work with suppliers to obtain component price information.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work with the team to develop improved departmental work processes.