Senior Estimator / Chief Estimator

AmeriTech Staffing, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriTech Staffing, Inc. in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Estimator / Chief Estimator with around 10 years of industrial fabrication estimating experience to lead bids for steel fabrication projects.

You will review drawings and specs, develop accurate material, labor, and overhead costs, and work with customers, vendors, engineers, and production teams. You’ll mentor junior estimators and help improve estimating procedures.

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.

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.

Skills

Estimating expertise

Industrial fabrication knowledge

Reading drawings/blueprints

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Job description

We 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.