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Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Southwood (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an estimator to prepare complete project estimates, determine plans and specifications, and manage takeoffs for labor and materials. The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to safety rules, and strong discipline in documenting and organizing estimate data.

The position requires reading plans and specifications, applying shop mathematics, and selecting proper tools to meet contract requirements.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Has knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
• Estimates worker-hours and materials required to complete the job.
• Reviews specifications, drawings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.
• Maintains files of working documents and back‑up for estimate figures.
• Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites.
• Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean‑up and housekeeping activities.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Interpret plans and drawings

Shop mathematics

Estimating takeoffs

Plan work

Select proper tools

Reading specifications

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SUMMARY

Prepares complete estimates for assigned project(s) and determines project plans and specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and incorporates historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Estimates worker-hours and materials required to complete the job
• Reviews specifications, drawings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates
• Maintains files of working documents and back‑up for estimate figures.
• Reads and interprets instructions and documentation and plans work activities.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
• Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean‑up and housekeeping activities.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Follow contracts as assigned.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Strength:
• a. Standing 40%
• Walking 40%
• Sitting 20%
• b. Lifting 50 lb.
• Carrying 50 lb.
• Pushing 70 ft‑lb.
• Pulling 70 ft‑lb.
• 2. Climbing F
• Balancing F
• 3. Stooping O
• Kneeling O
• Crouching O
• Crawling O
• Reaching C
• Handling C
• Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

• NP Not Present
• O Occasionally (0-33%)
• Frequently (34-66%)
• Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.