ESTIMATOR

more information, and apply from that page; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Energy Services in Houma, LA seeks an Estimator to bid oil and fabrication projects. Responsibilities include reviewing inquiries, obtaining material pricing, estimating labor, and compiling bid letters, forms, and cost analyses.

You will prepare work orders, track due dates, and summarize costs across materials, labor, equipment, and overhead. Strong Excel/Word skills and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating in the Oil and Fabrication industry
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations

Responsibilities

• Review bid inquiries and understand scope to bid
• Log bid information including due dates
• Obtain pricing for materials
• Estimate labor and compile bid information
• Prepare cost analysis including materials, labor, equipment, overhead
• Prepare work orders with due dates and requirements
• Estimate profit/loss on each project
• Process change orders for Project Managers
• Adhere to safety rules and company policies

Skills

Estimating

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in Drafting (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Estimator is responsible for estimating labor, performing and/or receiving take offs from material take off personnel, compile bid information and execute bid letters and bid forms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(This is a representative list of the duties the position may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusive.)

• Review bid inquiries upon receipt and understand scope of work to bid
• Log in bid information including due dates
• Review bid information with material take off personnel
• Obtain pricing for materials
• Estimate labor, receive take offs from material take off personnel, compile bid information and execute bid letters and bid forms
• Converse with customers regarding bid and job information
• Prepare cost analysis by summarizing material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items
• Compile schedules for various jobs as needed
• Fill out and distribute job cost breakdown sheets to operations and accounting departments
• Complete work order sheets with all job information known, date that job is due, paint system and color required, X-Ray, hydrotest, etc. and forward to the Operations Department
• Estimate profit/loss on each project
• Process change orders for Project Managers
• Obey and follow all safety rules and policies
• Perform all other duties as assigned by manager and/or supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High School dimploma or equivalent education
• Drafting/Associate’s Degree from a college or trade school is preferred
• 3+ years estimating experience in the Oil and Fabrication industry area
• 5+ years estimating experience preferred
• Intermediate level written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills
• Experience in Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
• Experience operating standard office equipment
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• For new hires, must meet all Performance Energy Services employment qualifications in force at time of hiring, including successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen
• For new hires, must successfully complete all required training by Performance Energy Services