Saulsbury

Overview

Saulsbury Industries is seeking an Estimator - Mechanical to prepare and take ownership of cost estimating for bids and project proposals, focusing on identifying risks and opportunities while maintaining a winning strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates based on scope of work, blueprints, specifications, and other documentation.
• Apply work hour unit rates for each item in the estimate to generate overall direct work hours.
• Understand construction equipment and temporary facilities requirements.
• Assist in soliciting quotes from material and equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and specified manufacturers.
• Distribute and maintain control of bid documents.
• Identify special client or project requirements for weather protection and other services.
• Analyze project location and productivity associated with the location.
• Review labor costs and applicable licensing requirements.
• Ensure all bid forms are completed and properly executed.
• Facilitate bid review meetings with management to finalize bids.
• Coordinate with other departments during the bid process.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience with industrial civil, structural steel, process equipment, and piping estimating.
• Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 is a plus.
• Competitive bid experience in petro-chemical, power, gas processing, refining, and other heavy industrial facilities.
• Construction field experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques.
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Knowledge of estimating best practices.
• Occasional travel required.
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, ethical, and a team player willing to grow with the company.

Additional Information

• Location: Odessa, TX / Abilene TX / Houston, TX
• Overtime may be required to meet work demands.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit 1/3 to 2/3’s of the scheduled work shift.
• Office environment with low to moderate noise levels.
• Required to observe construction progress outdoors over rough or uneven terrain.