Estimator - Houston, TX

Turner Industries; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Telehealth access

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking an Estimator to join our CapEX Team in Houston, TX. The Estimator will prepare cost estimates and proposals by analyzing drawings, specifications, and documentation for projects or services, coordinating the estimating effort, and supporting the project team throughout the bid lifecycle.

This is a non-exempt role reporting to the VP of Estimating with responsibilities including bid preparation, schedule analysis, and ensuring estimates are complete and well-organized

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Post offer drug/alcohol screen and safety policy acceptance

Responsibilities

• Work the full life cycle of a bid from invitation to proposal submission and post-submittal support.
• Prepare estimates by performing quantity takeoffs from drawings and bid packages for scope of work.
• Coordinate estimating efforts, interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide data and analysis.

Skills

Google Workspace

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries Group is seeking an Estimator to join our CapEX Team in Houston, TX. The Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates and proposals. Will be required to analyze drawings, specifications, and other documentation to produce estimates for projects or services. Non-exempt role; Reports to the VP of Estimating; Establishes procedures for specific goals in a broad area of work / only results are reviewed/develops procedures within limits of policy and guidelines.

Essential Qualifications:

• Technical training and/or industrial related construction estimating experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, along with a strong attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Google Workspace
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to complete estimates and proposals on multiple projects
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements:

Work the entire life cycle of a bid, from invitation to proposal submission, along with post-submittal support/clarification when required; coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project as assigned; ability to interpret specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate; prepare estimates by performing quantity takeoffs from drawings or quantities provided in a bid package for the scope of work; prepare bid packages for vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors; assist in schedule preparation and analysis, execution plan development, and risk analysis; maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates; ensure estimates are complete, well organized, and ready for management review; interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility; assist the project team on awarded contracts as assigned - may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, etc.; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

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