Senior Estimator

Matrix Service Company•Catoosa, OK

About The Position

The Senior Estimator develops detailed fabrication estimates for industrial components, including pressure vessels, pipe spools and piping systems, structural steel, and miscellaneous fabricated items. The role requires knowledge of fabrication processes, materials, applicable industry standards, and project work across multiple trades. It includes performing quantity take-offs from available documents, entering them into a standardized database, and organizing estimates to meet company and client requirements. The Senior Estimator supports the company’s safety commitments and Core Values, adheres to its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and represents the company with high moral standards. The role may require occasional travel and extended workdays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 7 years of field and/or office experience, including at least 4 years as an Estimator or a Field Engineer involved with estimating or cost monitoring.
At least 3 years of experience with fabrication of pressure vessels, piping, and structural steel.
Familiarity with construction work and terminology.
Ability to visualize the finished product from drawings and other provided documents.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.
Basic mathematical comprehension.
Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to make clear and concise presentations to senior management.
Strong understanding of operating processes at facilities being estimated, such as refineries, terminals, power plants, mines, or other heavy industrial facilities.
Solid technical skills and understanding of estimate classifications and their intended purposes.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player willing to work with and mentor others and adopt new ideas and methods.
Good computer skills, including operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Sage estimating software.
Familiarity with project scheduling software such as MS Project or Primavera.
Familiarity with databases.

Responsibilities

Accurately identify work elements in project documents and assign them to the appropriate database items; recommend changes to standard database items to better reflect field conditions.
Solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing using a uniform corporate structure and evaluate returned bids for completeness.
Identify drawing deficiencies and generate pricing to address them.
Evaluate, draft, and edit scope clarifications as needed.
Develop quantity-based and detailed fabrication estimates from complete or partial information.
Monitor project scope to coordinate all trades and ensure a complete project is offered.
Ensure take-offs and pricing can be traced directly to defining documents.
Prepare bridging documents explaining changes in historical estimated costs from previous estimates.
Participate in constructability reviews and cost-saving discussions, considering matters such as installation access, manlifts, scaffolding, and cranes.
Organize estimates to meet project needs.
Estimate craft support labor, staff, equipment, and facility requirements by analyzing crew sizes for each direct craft.
Develop preliminary lifting plans and select appropriate cranes and other equipment.
Assist in preparing a suitably detailed, resource-loaded preliminary schedule.
Apply an understanding of project cash flow.
Develop risk-range analyses for project elements and use them to assign contingency.
Support the company’s safety commitments and Core Values, and adhere to its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.