Estimator

COMPANY OVERVIEW:  Our client specializes in field services include turnarounds, shutdowns, maintenance, construction, structural steel installation, piping system installation, equipment setting, heat exchanger retubes, hydro-blasting, scaffolding, insulation, blasting, painting, tank linings, janitorial services, engineering and terminal operations.

POSITION:  Estimator

COMPENSATION:  Competitive salary + DOE

BENEFITS:   Standard package

LOCATION:   Baton Rouge, LA

SUMMARY:  Prepare cost estimates for projects to aid in bidding and determining the price of products and services.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the estimation of all costs of projects, including raw materials, labor, equipment, tools and transportation
• Researching the materials, sourcing options, labor and permit costs for a given project
• Responsible for the collection, classification and analysis of historical data
• May be required to read blueprints or architectural drawings to determine necessary resources for projects within budgetary constraints
• Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints
• Perform bid sheet preparation (Excel), solicit subcontractor proposals, and advertisements as needed, take-offs and attend pre-bid walks
• Identify qualified subcontractors/suppliers
• Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications
• Assist with timely completion of all client-required prequal packages
• Review subcontractor proposals before contract issuance for complete work scopes
• Assist field personnel with estimating Change Orders, RFPs, and clarification of RFIs
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and buy-outs

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the mechanical, soft craft or civil field (5+ years preferred)
• Estimating experience (2+ years preferred)
• Ability to understand/interpret takeoffs and assemble pricing
• Ability to perform basic to advanced mathematics required for estimating
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings
• Ability to learn and easily be trained on the Estimating Model
• Experience in excel and word
• Must have computer experience
• Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug test
• Some sites may require a TWIC card
• Climbing multiple flights of stairs without assistance

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