Jr. Estimator

The Shaw Group; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare cost estimates for bids and projects in pipe fabrication. You will conduct pre-estimate meetings, perform quantity take-offs, and determine manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractor needs.

You will analyze drawings and specifications to generate time, cost and labor estimates, coordinate inputs from multiple departments, and help maintain cost data for the corporate database.

Qualifications

• Typically has 2-3 years of estimating experience including materials takeoffs.
• Expertise in MS Office Excel.
• Ability to read ISO specifications.
• Familiar with materials, specifications and pipe fabrication methods.
• Previous fabrication experience and ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-estimate meetings with project managers to plan bid strategy.
• Prepare detailed estimates, perform quantity take-offs and determine manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Assist in obtaining firm quotes for materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications and proposals to prepare time, cost and labor estimates.
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
• Obtain input from contracts, legal, taxes, insurance and finance.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for management planning and bidding.
• Conduct special studies to establish standard hours and related cost data.
• Consult with clients, vendors to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• May specialize by service, product type or phase of work involved.

Job description

Prepares cost estimating services for the preparation of bids and projects to support pipe fabrication. Ensures all costs are properly captured and documented.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts pre-estimate meetings with project managers and business line management to plan bid strategy and ascertain methods of performance based on the scope of work.
• Prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work, performing quantity take-offs, determining manpower, equipment requirements, material, items and subcontractors.
• Assist in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Obtains review and input information from contracts, legal, taxes, insurance, finance, and other support groups.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
• Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hours and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• May specialize according to service performed, type of product manufactured, or phase of work involved, such as tool and fixture costs, production costs, construction costs, or material costs.
• Candidates should be able to process final cost data from projects for use in the corporate database.

Education and Experience:

• Typically has2 -3years’relevantestimating experience like materials takeoff.
• Expertise in MS Office Excel Systems.
• Ability to read ISO Specs.
• Must be familiar with materials, specifications, and pipe fabrication methods.
• Previous fabrication experience and ability to read engineering drawings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reach, stand, walk, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and to performrepetitive motions.
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently constantly toto lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.