Estimator

ReadyFlo; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ReadyFlo in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks an Estimator to review RFQs, size and select system components, and bid on projects including labor and material requirements for mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities include developing cost estimates, creating BOMs, preliminary sizing, and bid administration. Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to define scope and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in estimating or equivalent field experience.
• Knowledge of fabrication, piping, structural and packaged systems.
• Familiar with API standards, ASME codes, and measurement systems.
• Proficient reading of specs, drawings, AMLs and P&ID.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates for bids and contract revisions.
• Create Bills of Materials and proposals.
• Perform preliminary sizing and component selection per project.
• Assist with bid administration, scope, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and staff on scope/specs.
• Apply industry standards to all specs.
• Support build with technical compliance post-award.
• Support Engineering/Design dept as needed.

Skills

Estimating experience

Fabrication knowledge

Piping & Structural knowledge

Electrical & instrumentation knowledge

MS Excel proficient

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Estimator is responsible for reviewing customer RFQ's, assisting with proper sizing and selection of system components, and all aspects of bidding on a project, including labor and material requirements for mechanical and electrical systems. Systems typically include mechanical equipment, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and fabrication of process piping and structural skids for modularized systems. Custody transfer oil and gas measurement knowledge is a plus. This role is responsible for increasing profitability through comprehensive cost estimating.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing cost estimates for bids and contract revisions.
• Create a Bill of Materials and proposals.
• Perform preliminary sizing and component selection on systems per project requirements.
• Participate in the administration of bids, inquiry documents, scope of work, and schedules related to the job.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, and other personnel in defining the scope of work and specifications.
• Apply industry standards and codes to all job specifications.
• Once the project is awarded, assist with technical compliance during the build.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Engineering/Design department.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years' experiencein an estimating position or equivalent hands-on field experience with fabricated equipment.
• Knowledge of fabrication, piping, structural, and packaged systems is required.
• Knowledge of API standards, ASME codes, and measurement systems.
• Electrical and instrumentation knowledge is a plus.
• Proficient in reading specs, drawings, AML's, and P&ID's.
• Proficient knowledge of industry standards.
Knowledge of oil and gas measurement principles and API standards is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office with advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor