Estimator - Structural Steel Fabrication

WW Industries•Houston, TX

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate understands shop fabrication, labor estimating, material takeoffs, production planning & work orders, scheduling, and can work closely with operations, project management, and customers to develop accurate bids and execution plans. This role is within the Oil & Gas, Industrial, Data Center and related markets.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
5+ years of relative experience in estimating pressure vessels, structural skids and piping required.
Experience building relationships with customers and team members.
Experience working with welding industry standards such as AWS, ASME, ABS, NACE, API, ISO, and ASTM.
Experience working with COMPRESS pressure vessel component design software.
Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word) with advanced knowledge of Excel.
Currently eligible to work in the United States.
Strong experience estimating and planning fabrication projects involving: Heavy carbon steel and stainless steel fabrication, Pressure vessels and process equipment, Piping systems and pipe spools, Structural steel fabrication.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work on multifunction teams.
Ability to balance customer demands against company constraints.
Impeccable reputation and high ethical standards.
Knowledge and understanding of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act requirements.
Self motivated and willing to take initiative with limited direction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

Review project documentation and specifications to get an understanding of the scope of work.
Review and interpret fabrication manufacturing drawings.
Prepare cost estimates utilizing standard costs, manufacturing practices, engineering specifications, labor hours and rates, material costs, and other relevant data.
Prepare estimates for projects including price, delivery, and supporting documents.
Implement and continually improve quantity take off and estimating standards.
Execute take offs of project documents and input into estimating spreadsheets.
Work as a team with purchasing for pricing of materials and services.
Prepare cost analysis of material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs incurred for projects.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services.
Maintain project records to include open bids, lost bids, bids awarded.
Attend departmental meetings as required.