Staff Estimator/Scheduler

EMCOR Group Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Approved By: HR Dept. Approved Date: 2024

SUMMARY

AltairStrickland, LLC has a Staff Estimator/Scheduler position open at its Corporate office located in La Porte Texas. This opportunity is for a full-time salary staff position working with the Estimating Department.

The successful candidate must have working knowledge of various mechanical processing equipment associated with piping, exchangers, pressure vessels, and other specialized petrochemical process equipment associated with industry turnarounds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES included but are not limited to the following:

• Performs estimating functions/duties required to provide compliant responses to inquiries as requested via customer RFP (Request for Proposal) or other similar documents or requests.
• Receiving, reviewing, organizing, and tracking customer proposal inquiries.
• Determine step-by-step activities, required labor hours, timeline/schedule, sequence, and contingencies (if any) to complete the scope identified in the customer RFP or other forms of scope documentation both written and verbal.
• Determine the labor, material, equipment, consumables, and third-party expenses needed to complete the individual tasks and overall scope of work for the customer’s contracting strategy.
• Responsible for evaluating bid specifications and ensuring the Estimating Department knows all relevant parameters to best position the Company to successfully bid and win targeted/desired projects as well as provide technical and administrative direction to ensure operational objectives are met.
• Ensures all bids and budget proposals assigned are submitted as requested in a professional format.
• Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors as necessary to comply with proposal requirements.
• Maintain contact with customers during the bidding process and maintain a log that provides up-to-date status of all new and ongoing proposals.
• Conduct field walks as necessary or requested to identify and document job requirements to assist in the proposal process.
• Utilize critical thinking to provide logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.
• Properly transfer knowledge of bid/contract details to the Project Management team in a timely manner. Participate in a project kick-off meeting with appropriate departments, discussing scope, deliverable items, as well as reviewing any areas of concern.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A college degree or similar previous job experience is preferred with six to ten years of practical field experience in a service company or refining/petrochemical environment. Additional certifications related to the industry, such as professional certification/credentials, are preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Good communication and negotiation skills and the ability to coordinate verbally well with supervisors, co-workers, board of directors, clients, and subordinates are essential. Ability to respond to common inquiries or clarification requests from customers is necessary. Ability to effectively present information and transfer applicable job knowledge to management, clients, and operational execution teams is required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of industry-standard computer utilization, including manipulating, creating, and modifying various word process documents, spreadsheets, and common industry programs such as Primavera, and composing documents to communicate in an electronic format.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While most activities will be performed in an office environment, there will be occasions where site visits require the employee to perform field walks. These walks may require employees to climb ladders and/or stairs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is normally working out of an office environment with limited exposure to environmental conditions. Work may take place in congested areas and/or tight restrictive quarters. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

However, on occasion, when visiting a client location or project turnaround job site, the work environment may possibly include hazardous conditions on and around scaffolding or a construction/turnaround site inside petrochemical facilities. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, irritants, and smoke may occur. Special PPE may be necessary to control some hazardous environments in which you must verify requirements from your supervisor and/or the Safety Department.