Matrix Service Company

Overview

The Estimator is responsible for leading and supporting a team in the development of project estimates and proposals for Construction, EPC, and Bid build projects, requiring thorough knowledge of industrial projects and the ability to perform quantity take-offs. This position is located in the Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its Core Values.
• Represents the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Leads and supports estimating processes from start to finish.
• Assures the quality and accuracy of each team member’s work.
• Ensures that estimates follow the Chart of Accounts structure and develops Work Breakdown Structure.
• Discerns take-off elements of the work accurately and assigns them to appropriate database items.
• Demonstrates understanding of the Proposal and Project Life Cycle processes.
• Ensures that Scope and engineering deliverables align with estimate standards.
• Performs detailed reviews with vendors to ensure pricing compliance.
• Assists in the solicitation of subcontract and vendor proposals.
• Identifies deficiencies in drawings and generates pricing to address variances.
• Understands the need for evaluating the team’s scope clarifications.
• Develops quantity-based estimates from partial information.
• Develops piping estimates based on partial information.
• Develops mechanical estimates based on various documents.
• Monitors project scope to ensure all trades are coordinated.
• Ensures estimates allow take-offs and pricing to be traced back to defining documents.
• Prepares bridging documents to show historical cost changes.
• Participates in constructability reviews and cost-saving discussions.
• Organizes the estimate to meet project needs.
• Facilitates understanding of the estimate by team members.
• Estimates requirements for craft support labor, staff, and equipment.
• Assures lifting plans and equipment selection are completed by a competent person.
• Assists in developing a detailed resource-loaded preliminary proposal schedule.
• Understands principles of project cash flow.
• Develops risk ranging analysis for project elements.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• 4 years of field and/or office experience including roles such as Estimator or Project Controls.
• Familiar with construction work and terminology.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to visualize the finished product from provided documents.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects independently.
• Good mathematical comprehension.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of operating processes at industrial facilities.
• Solid technical skills with understanding of various classifications of estimates.
• Self-motivated team player willing to mentor others.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Sage estimating and project scheduling software.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Wellness Program
• Adoption Assistance

Additional Information

• This position may require occasional travel and extended workdays.