E&I Estimator

Saulsbury Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment

Career advancement

Work/life balance commitment

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries is seeking an experienced estimator for a full-time position in Odessa, Dallas, or Houston. The role involves preparing bids, coordinating with teams, and ensuring all bid forms are accurate. Strong experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation estimating is essential, with competitive bid experience up to $20M.

The position offers a commitment to work/life balance and career advancement in a professional setting. A solid understanding of estimating strategies is required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with industrial electrical and instrumentation estimating.
• Competitive bid experience up to $20M in heavy industrial facilities.
• Electrical and Instrumentation field experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates based on blueprints and specifications.
• Solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Establish construction schedules and identify requirements.

Skills

Industrial electrical estimating

Estimating strategies and techniques

Good communication skills

Tools

Estimating software programs

Job description

Job Summary

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries! Location: Odessa, Dallas or Houston. Type: Full Time.

Prepare and take ownership for cost estimating of bids and project proposals, identifying risk, opportunities, and maintaining a winning strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work, blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare quantity take-offs, determining manpower, equipment requirements, material items and subcontractors.
• Solicit quotes from material and equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and specified manufacturers.
• Distribute and maintain control of bid documents.
• Establish construction schedules.
• Identify special requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, temporary facilities and services or any/all other indirect cost associated with projects.
• Ensure that all bid forms are completed and properly executed.
• Review labor costs and applicable licensing requirements.
• Schedule and conduct bid review meetings with the Division Manager, Estimating Manager, and/or business line management to finalize bid, markup, and bid strategies.
• Coordinate with other employees during the bid process on large proposals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with industrial electrical and instrumentation estimating.
• Competitive bid experience up to $20M in the petro‑chemical, gas processing, refining and other heavy industrial facilities.
• Electrical and Instrumentation field experience highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques.
• Ability to conceptualize estimates without complete information.
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities.
• Knowledge of estimating software programs.
• Occasional travel required.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, ethical, and team player willing to grow with the company.

Benefits & Information

We offer stable employment, career advancement and a commitment to work/life balance and safety for our employees.

EEO Statement

Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.