Industrial Controls Estimator: Precision Bids & Costing

Prime Controls Lp; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous PTO

ESOP

401k matching

Job summary

Prime Controls, L.P. is seeking an Estimator to analyze drawings, specs, and RFPs to prepare quotes, direct costs, and labor estimates for projects. You will perform preconstruction reviews and collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to resolve pricing issues.

The role involves organizing cost data, updating pricing databases, and delivering timely estimates for bids. A degree in engineering or related experience is preferred, with strong Excel and PDF tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Take-off of P&IDs for process and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of PLC and/or DCS systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and control valve products.
• Experience in developing complex estimates from 30%, 60%, and 90% design status.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Proficient in pdf applications such as Bluebeam and Adobe.
• Engineering Degree or Related Work Experience.

Responsibilities

• Preconstruction engineering review and assessment of plans and specifications.
• Review customer information to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Use Estimating tools to develop quotes. Update pricing database from quotes received on each bid to maintain current pricing.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and internal resources to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Participate in pre-submittal job walks and meetings to substantiate labor estimates and review material costs.
• Organize and manage a process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Provide cost estimates and proposals for change orders, typically needed within one day.
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Skills

Drawings reading

P&ID take-offs

PLC/DCS knowledge

Instrumentation & valves

Estimating from design status

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

PDF tools (Bluebeam/Adobe)

Engineering degree

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

Prime Controls, L.P. is seeking an Estimator to analyze drawings, specs, and RFPs to prepare quotes, direct costs, and labor estimates for projects. You will perform preconstruction reviews and collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to resolve pricing issues.

The role involves organizing cost data, updating pricing databases, and delivering timely estimates for bids. A degree in engineering or related experience is preferred, with strong Excel and PDF tool proficiency.