Senior Estimator - Heat Exchangers & Vessels

TransTech Group; Beaumont, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free HSA health plan

401(k) with generous company match

Dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Metalforms (Beaumont) is seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive quotes for shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and custom equipment. You will mentor junior estimators and improve estimating processes in a fast-paced team environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of estimating experience in industrial fabrication, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of ASME code requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of estimating experience in custom fabrication, manufacturing, project engineering, inside sales, or a related industrial environment.
• Experience estimating ASME pressure vessels, shell and tube heat exchangers, or similar engineered equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and commercial proposals for new shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, replacement bundles, and repair projects.
• Review RFQ’s, drawings, specifications, customer standards, and technical documentation to fully evaluate project scope, identify any risks, and develop competitive bid strategies.
• Communicate directly with customers to clarify technical requirements, commercial terms, delivery expectations and project scope throughout the bid process.
• Create detailed material takeoffs, bills of material (BOMs), and labor estimates to support accurate project costing.
• Analyze fabrication methods, code requirements, and production capabilities to optimize pricing while maintaining compliance with customer specification quality standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, purchasing, quality and project teams to ensure all technical and commercial requirements are accurately reflected in proposal.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Mentoring

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

ERP Systems

Job description

Metalforms (Beaumont) is seeking a Senior Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive quotes for shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and custom equipment. You will mentor junior estimators and improve estimating processes in a fast-paced team environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of estimating experience in industrial fabrication, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of ASME code requirements.