Jr. Estimator

The Shaw Group•The Woodlands, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Junior Pipe Estimator Summary: Prepares cost estimating services for the preparation of bids and projects to support pipe fabrication. Ensures all costs are properly captured and documented.

Requirements

2 - 3 years’ relevant estimating experience like materials takeoff.
Expertise in MS Office Excel Systems.
Ability to read ISO Specs.
Must be familiar with materials, specifications, and pipe fabrication methods.
Previous fabrication experience and ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

Conducts pre-estimate meetings with project managers and business line management to plan bid strategy and ascertain methods of performance based on the scope of work.
Prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work, performing quantity take-offs, determining manpower, equipment requirements, material, items and subcontractors.
Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment, and subcontractors.
Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
Obtains review and input information from contracts, legal, taxes, insurance, finance, and other support groups.
Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
May specialize according to service performed, type of product manufactured, or phase of work involved, such as tool and fixture costs, production costs, construction costs, or material costs.
Candidates should be able to process final cost data from projects for use in the corporate database.