
Senior Estimator
- La Porte, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plan, coordinate and develop detailed cost estimates for industrial construction projects including civil, structural and mechanical project scope.
- Ability to interpret Client specifications as necessary to prepare labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
- Attend client pre-bid meetings at project locations nationally, take detailed notes, and ask appropriate questions.
- Coordinate estimating activities with a diverse team of Estimators and Project Leaders to complete execution plans, project schedules and final proposals on multiple projects.
- Prepare detailed and accurate bid quantity take-offs.
- Perform job cost analysis by evaluating cost factors related to the project scope.
- Prepare proposal packages and contact vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors via phone, email, and other messaging types for supporting quotations (as necessary).
- Prepare bid analysis and present for management review.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's and/or project management's direction.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with our extended client base.
- Position reports to corporate office in Deer Park, TX.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in industrial construction and estimating required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced MS Excel skills are critical to success.
- Other desirable computer skills are Word, Outlook, Adobe, Power BI, and MS Project.
- Ability to read construction drawings and technical specifications.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, along with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet estimating deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced knowledge in industrial construction processes.
- Experience in estimating industrial construction packages including mechanical, piping, civil and structural steel.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or similar field.
- Must be able to travel.
We are aware that fraudulent employment offers are being transmitted via email by people claiming to be employees or representatives of Bilfinger. Prospective candidates are provided job descriptions and employment letters and are asked to complete and return employment information forms as well as official tax forms. These job offers may look genuine and could include names of Bilfinger legal entities, Bilfinger executives, their signatures, seals of “authenticity”, the Bilfinger brand and logo.Please be advised that these communications are FRAUDULENT and are NOT sent from anyone within or affiliated with Bilfinger. These email messages are a scam and should be treated as such. Bilfinger does not make job offers via social media, unsolicited email or without personally interviewing candidates first. We never send you cheques in order to pay contractors to set up a home office. Never send money or pass on personal details to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with Bilfinger, and never reply to an email address that does not end in @bilfinger.com.If you receive such a message, you are advised to contact your local law enforcement agency and provide any details you may have. You also may forward the messages to .If you are interested in an employment with Bilfinger, please submit your application in the safe environment of our only.Bilfinger Inc.OperationsPermanentOtherBilfinger Operations