Senior Estimator / Chief Estimator

Ameritech Staffing Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator/Chief Estimator in Houston, TX to lead industrial fabrication estimating efforts. With around 10 years of experience, you will interpret drawings, develop accurate project costs, and collaborate with customers, vendors, engineers, and production teams.

You will prepare bids, review specifications, quantify materials and labor, and identify risks and scope gaps while guiding junior estimators and ensuring timely, competitive proposals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial fabrication estimating.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of labor hours, material costs, fabrication methods, and shop capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and bids for industrial fabrication projects.
• Develop accurate material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Track estimating performance and help improve estimating procedures.

Skills

Estimating

Industrial fabrication

Blueprint reading

Cost estimation

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

Senior Estimator / Chief EstimatorJob Type: Full-Time**Location: **Houston, TX 77029Experience: 10+ years**Pay Rate: **$93-115k/annualWe are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Chief Estimator with approximately 10 years of industrial fabrication estimating experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating fabricated steel and industrial projects, interpreting drawings and specifications, developing accurate project costs, and working closely with customers, vendors, engineers, and production teams.Responsibilities:Prepare detailed estimates and bids for industrial fabrication projects.Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.Develop accurate material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.Calculate quantities, material takeoffs, fabrication hours, and production requirements.Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.Communicate with customers and project teams to clarify scope and specifications.Identify potential project risks, cost changes, and scope gaps.Prepare competitive and profitable proposals for management review.Work closely with engineering, purchasing, production, and project management.Track estimating performance and help improve estimating procedures.Provide guidance and leadership to junior estimators.Maintain organized records of bids, pricing, historical costs, and project data.Assist with change-order pricing and project cost analysis.Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and completed within required deadlines.Qualifications:10+ years of experience in industrial fabrication estimating preferred.Strong knowledge of industrial fabrication processes and materials.Experience estimating structural steel, sheet metal, pipe, equipment, skids, platforms, and/or custom fabricated components.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.Strong understanding of labor hours, material costs, fabrication methods, and shop capabilities.Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and negotiation abilities.Proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating software.