Estimator - Structural Steel Fabrication

WW Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WW Industries in Houston, TX, is seeking a Cost Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for pressure vessels, piping and structural fabrication projects based on RFQ scopes.

You will analyze drawings, apply standard costs, labor hours, and material data to generate bids and support documents, while coordinating with purchasing and project teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience for pressure vessels, structural skids, and piping.
• Experience with welding industry standards (AWS, ASME, ABS, NACE, API, ISO, ASTM).
• Proficient with MS Office, especially Excel.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review project documentation and specifications to understand the scope of work.
• Review and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates using standard costs, labor hours, material costs and other data.
• Prepare estimates for projects including price, delivery and supporting documents.
• Input estimates into estimating spreadsheets and take-offs.
• Collaborate with purchasing for pricing of materials and services.
• Maintain project records of bids, open and awarded.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Initiative

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma

Tools

COMPASS software

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for preparing cost estimates for pressure vessel, piping and structural fabrication projects based on scope of work provided in customer RFQs that result in company profits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review project documentation and specifications to get an understanding of the scope of work.
• Review and interpret fabrication manufacturing drawings.
• Prepare cost estimates utilizing standard costs, manufacturing practices, engineering specifications, labor hours and rates, material costs, and other relevant data.
• Prepare estimates for projects including price, delivery, and supporting documents.
• Implement and continually improve quantity take off and estimating standards.
• Execute take offs of project documents and input into estimating spreadsheets.
• Work as a team with purchasing for pricing of materials and services.
• Prepare cost analysis of material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs incurred for projects.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services.
• Maintain project records to include open bids, lost bids, bids awarded.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• 5+ years of relative experience in estimating pressure vessels, structural skids and piping required;
• Experience building relationships with customers and team members;
• Experience working with welding industry standards such as AWS, ASME, ABS, NACE, API, ISO, and ASTM;
• Experience working with COMPRESS pressure vessel component design software;
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word) with advanced knowledge of Excel;
• Currently eligible to work in the United States.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Successful track record providing profitable cost estimates for pressure vessel, piping and structural fabrication fabrication activities;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work on multifunction teams;
• Ability to balance customer demands against company constraints;
• Impeccable reputation and high ethical standards;
• Knowledge and understanding of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act requirements;
• Self motivated and willing to take initiative with limited direction.

Physical Demands

• Physical requirements are those typically found in an office and fabrication / welding shop environment.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses and other PPE as required to work on fabrication / welding shop and yard.

Location and Work Environment

• This position is located in Houston – Texas – USA;
• Travel to manufacturing facilities, client offices, and other locations as needed to support projects and interface with customers, and other third party stakeholders.