Senior Estimator: Heat Exchangers & Engineering Costs

Thermal Engineering International; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermal Engineering International in Tulsa, OK seeks a Senior Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for heat exchangers and related engineered products supporting customer proposals.

The role reviews technical requirements, develops labor and material estimates, obtains supplier pricing, and coordinates with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales to inform timely proposal decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years in estimating, cost analysis, manufacturing, proposal support, or related.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, drawings, BOMs and related docs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate labor, material and supplier data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office; familiarity with cost management systems.
• Experience with heat exchangers or engineered equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, drawings, and proposal requirements to determine project scope and estimating needs.
• Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, subcontracted services, and other costs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Proposal Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales to validate estimate assumptions.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing.
• Analyze historical cost data and identify cost trends, discrepancies, and estimating risks.
• Maintain estimating documentation, cost data, and estimating tools for accuracy.
• Support proposal development by providing timely cost information, clarification, and estimate revisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Reading technical drawings

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thermal Engineering International in Tulsa, OK seeks a Senior Project Estimator to develop accurate cost estimates for heat exchangers and related engineered products supporting customer proposals.

The role reviews technical requirements, develops labor and material estimates, obtains supplier pricing, and coordinates with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales to inform timely proposal decisions.