E&I Estimator – Mission Critical - Evergreen

Saulsbury Industries; Odessa (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saulsbury Industries is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator for data center construction/electrical in Texas. You will prepare and own cost estimates, assess risks and opportunities, and help drive winning bid strategies.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of data center electrical/instrumentation estimating and 3+ years in industrial electrical estimating, with proficiency in estimating software and strong communication skills. Occasional travel required and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience with data center electrical and instrumentation estimating
• 3+ years of industrial electrical estimating experience
• Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques
• Ability to conceptualize estimates without complete information
• Understanding of construction industry practices and standards
• Knowledge of estimating software programs
• Occasional travel required
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, ethical, team player willing to grow with the company

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates based on scope, drawings, specs, and documents to determine quantities, manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors
• Solicit quotes from material/equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and manufacturers
• Distribute and maintain control of bid documents
• Establish construction schedules
• Identify special requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, temporary facilities and indirect costs
• Ensure bid forms are completed and executed
• Review labor costs and licensing, schedule bid reviews with leadership to finalize bid strategy
• Coordinate with team during bid process on large proposals

Job description

Take your next step with Saulsbury Industries! Location: Odessa / Dallas / Houston / Remote Type: Full Time

General Information/Job Summary

Prepare and take ownership for cost estimating of bids and project proposals for data center construction/electrical. The right candidate can identify risk, opportunities, and maintain a winning strategy.

Responsibilities/Competencies

• Prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work, data center 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
• Distributes and maintains control of bid documents
• Establish construction schedules
• Identifies 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
• Reviews labor costs and applicable licensing requirements, Schedules and conducts bid review meeting 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

• 1 or more years experience with data center electrical and instrumentation estimating / 3 or more years of industrial electrical experience. Competitive bid experience with data center projects or in petro-chemical, gas processing, refining and other heavy industrial facilities. The ideal candidate will have a mix of both.
• 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

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