Senior Estimator - Industrial Construction Bids & Budgets

Cajun Industries, LLC; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Estimator at Cajun Industries, LLC analyzes industrial construction drawings, specifications, and client proposals to prepare labor, material, and equipment estimates for complex projects. The role involves reviewing bid documents, performing quantity take-offs, and developing detailed labor estimates and itemized material lists.

Responsibilities include coordinating with subcontractors, determining equipment needs, and producing CPM bid schedules.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of experience estimating industrial construction packages.
• Bachelor's Degree in a construction related field or experience in the industrial construction industry and understanding of craft work.
• Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
• Proficient developing estimate schedules in Primavera or similar program.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Reading, writing and listening comprehension required for directions and safety policy.
• Knowledge of safety rules and client/company policy.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand client bid documents.
• Perform quantity take-off and price take-off.
• Complete manhour per detailed construction unit labor estimate.
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
• Prepare project CPM bid schedule with manned resources.
• Coordinate disciplines scope determinations; solicit and evaluate subcontractor proposals.
• Determine equipment needs to complete scope per drawings and documents.
• Interface with others to obtain support and commitment to cost estimates.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or others to discuss and resolve estimates.
• Compute cost factors and prepares estimates for planning, organization, scheduling, bids, vendor/subcontractor selection, and cost effectiveness.
• Verify completeness of estimate and review peer estimates.
• Promote interaction with estimating team to improve constructability and optimize indirect costs to reduce duration.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated vs actual costs.
• Conduct studies to develop standard hour and cost data.

Education

Bachelor7s Degree in construction related field

Tools

Excel

Primavera

Job description

The Senior Estimator at Cajun Industries, LLC analyzes industrial construction drawings, specifications, and client proposals to prepare labor, material, and equipment estimates for complex projects. The role involves reviewing bid documents, performing quantity take-offs, and developing detailed labor estimates and itemized material lists.

Responsibilities include coordinating with subcontractors, determining equipment needs, and producing CPM bid schedules.