Senior Estimator & Lead, Industrial Fabrication

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

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.