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Overview

As a Senior Estimator at GrayWolf, you will produce accurate, detail-oriented estimates on complex projects through collaboration with various disciplines. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in industrial construction, particularly in structural steel.

Responsibilities

  • Review and analyze blueprints, project specifications, and other documentation to prepare and estimate projects.
  • Prepare detail-oriented and accurate estimates on new projects and estimate prices for change orders on existing contracts.
  • Prepare take off of steel materials, estimate necessary shop labor and field erection, and estimate materials and equipment costs.
  • Collaborate with project team members on building to specifications in fabrication and erection.
  • Appraise and communicate potential risks and conditions that may impact project costs.
  • Read and interpret job bid instructions and prepare a thorough price estimate.
  • Discuss alternative recommendations on projects as needed.
  • Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand project size, scope, and deadlines.
  • Adhere to GWICC estimating guidelines and procedures.
  • Type up all estimates in the in-house computer program and enter necessary data.
  • Interact with key team members in a professional manner.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction with success on complex projects.
  • Structural Steel experience is required unless holding a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Prior supervisory or lead estimator experience strongly preferred.
  • Ability to interpret detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry estimating software.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.

Additional Information

  • Ability to travel to job sites for site reviews or client meetings.
  • Must be able to navigate active construction environments as needed.
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How this job compares in Humble, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 15 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Humble, TX

We're tracking 11 other active welding openings in Humble, TX right now, from 5 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,245 other active welding openings from 549 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Humble, or widen the search to Texas.

GrayWolf currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (39), Zachry Group (30), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Old Sixth Ward at $40/hr, Arlington at $39/hr, and Dallas at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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