ESTIMATOR

Danos; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos in Houma, LA is seeking a qualified Estimator to estimate labor, perform takeoffs, and compile bid information for bids and proposals. The role involves interacting with material takeoff personnel and customers, and preparing cost analyses for installation projects.

The ideal candidate has strong math and organizational abilities, proficient in Microsoft Office, and experience in oil and fabrication estimating. DOE; full-time on-site position with standard industry benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or equivalent isn’t required, but strong basic math and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in drafting or with drafting software is preferred.
• Oil and fabrication industry estimating experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Review bid inquiries and understand the scope to bid.
• Log bid information and due dates.
• Obtain material pricing and prepare labor estimates.
• Compile bid information, letters, and forms for submittal.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams on bid details.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Drafting/Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

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ESTIMATOR

Full Time Houma, LA, US

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