Houston - Project Cost Estimator (EPC)

Aquatech International Corporation • Houston, TX

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About The Position

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Estimation Engineer to work in our Houston, TX, office. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Estimation Engineer will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum Five (5) or more years of experience working as an Estimation Engineer.
• Experience in the estimation of Civil works, Mechanical Installation works (Heavy Industrial), Building works, MEP, and E & I Installation work.
• In-depth knowledge of labor costs per trade and by region/location.
• Hands-on experience with RS Means & Sage (Formerly Timberline) estimating software.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent communication skills.
• Negotiation skills and experience with vendors/suppliers.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail.
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain proposal-specific costing data.
• Obtain vendor/contractor quotes and work in conjunction with the Application Engineers during the proposal development stage.
• Cross-check quotations during the proposal development stage against project specifications and confirm compliance or request revisions from the vendor.
• Maintain proposal database.
• Develop and maintain existing quote log files with pre-bid quotes, project quotes, and project PO data for EPC-related items.
• Develop EPC RFQs and verify supplier quotations against customer specifications to ensure compliance.
• Prepare material estimates and labor hour estimates for the installation activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors and contractors.
• Manage bids from vendors and contractors.
• Use bid data to prepare a detailed cost analysis.
• Prepare estimates using estimating software like RS Means & Sage (Formerly Timberline).
• Present prepared estimates to the Project Manager & Management.
• Compile and record actual costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree