E&I Estimator

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Industrial Group, LLC seeks a highly skilled Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive cost estimates and proposals for electrical and instrumentation projects in oil & gas, petrochemical and renewable energy sectors.

The role involves interpreting drawings and specifications, performing quantity take-offs, evaluating vendor quotes, and maintaining estimating databases to ensure compliant, cost-effective bids.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation estimating.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and determine project scope.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation projects (materials, labor, equipment, subcontractors).
• Interpret project drawings and specs to determine scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop pricing schedules.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes for competitiveness and accuracy.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to ensure alignment on estimates.
• Prepare and present detailed bid proposals and supporting documentation.
• Maintain estimating databases and cost data with current market rates and client data.

Skills

Industrial Electrical Estimating

Instrumentation Estimating

MS Excel

Vendor negotiation

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Industrial Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Estimator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and proposals for electrical and instrumentation projects within the industrial sector, including oil & gas, petro-chemical and renewable energy industries.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive and precise cost estimates for electrical and instrumentation projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Interpret and analyze project drawings, specifications, and other documentation to accurately determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and develop pricing schedules.
• Evaluate and compare vendor and subcontractor quotes to ensure competitive pricing.
• Identify potential cost-saving opportunities and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project scope and estimates.
• Communicate and negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to obtain necessary information and pricing.
• Prepare and present detailed bid proposals and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and client requirements in all estimates and proposals.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, cost data, and historical records.
• Utilize estimating software and tools to streamline the estimation process and improve accuracy.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ Experience in Industrial Electrical, Instrumentation Estimating
• Electrical and/or Instrumentation certification is encouraged but not required.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a diverse environment, even in times of high stress and workload.
• Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal) with ability to interact across multiple disciplines. (Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Soft Crafts)
• A high level of computer literacy, MS Excel, MS word and Power point.
• Ensure the Cost Estimating database reflects current market rates and client data.
• Coordinate with Engineering Discipline Engineers to obtain necessary input for Level of Estimate.
• Coordinate with Procurement Department and Vendors for Cost Inputs.
• Coordinate with Project Control Department to obtain Execution Schedule at various project stages.