E&I Estimator - Evergreen

Saulsbury Industries; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries is seeking an experienced estimator to take ownership of cost estimates for bids and proposals across our heavy industrial projects. You will identify risks and opportunities to maintain a winning strategy while ensuring accuracy of takeoffs and schedules.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates, soliciting quotes, and coordinating bid reviews with management to finalize markup and bid strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with industrial electrical and instrumentation estimating.
• Competitive bid experience up to $20M in heavy industrial facilities.
• Knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates based on scope, drawings, and specs to produce quantity take-offs and determine manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Solicit quotes from material suppliers, equipment vendors, and subcontractors.
• Distribute and maintain control of bid documents and establish construction schedules.

Skills

Estimating

Bid management

Communication

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Location and Type

Location: Odessa / Dallas / Houston / Remote

Type: Full Time

General Information / Job Summary

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries!

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

Responsibilities / Competencies

• 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 bid process on large proposals

Requirements

• 5 or more 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 or 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

About Saulsbury Industries

Saulsbury Industries provides engineering, general construction, electrical & instrumentation, and fabrication services to heavy industrial markets. We manage turnkey, grassroots, engineering, construction, and procurement (EPC), electrical transmission & distribution services, and E&I projects for clients nationwide. Saulsbury has provided services to a diverse energy sector for more than 50 years. Our reputation has been built on honesty and integrity to our clients and employees through the continuous commitments to safety, quality, growth, and mutual profitability. We offer stable employment, career advancement and a commitment to the work/life balance of our employees. Most importantly, we bring our "safety first and foremost" value that has yielded one of the preeminent records for incident-free operations in the construction industry. Saulsbury is capable of handling projects in size from under $100,000 to more than $100 million. We have offices located in Odessa, Dallas, Port Arthur, Henderson, Abilene, and Bismarck ND. Visit our website at www.saulsbury.com.

Saulsbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer