Description:
Summary: The ideal candidate understands shop fabrication, labor estimating, material takeoffs, production planning & work orders, scheduling, and can work closely with operations, project management, and customers to develop accurate bids and execution plans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Review project documentation and specifications to get an understanding of the scope of work.
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Review and interpret fabrication manufacturing drawings.
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Prepare cost estimates utilizing standard costs, manufacturing practices, engineering specifications, labor hours and rates, material costs, and other relevant data.
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Prepare estimates for projects including price, delivery, and supporting documents.
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Implement and continually improve quantity take off and estimating standards.
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Execute take offs of project documents and input into estimating spreadsheets.
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Work as a team with purchasing for pricing of materials and services.
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Prepare cost analysis of material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs incurred for projects.
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Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services.
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Maintain project records to include open bids, lost bids, bids awarded.
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Attend departmental meetings as required.
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Oil & Gas, Industrial, Data Center and related markets
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
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5+ years of relative experience in estimating pressure vessels, structural skids and piping required;
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Experience building relationships with customers and team members;
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Experience working with welding industry standards such as AWS, ASME, ABS, NACE, API, ISO, and ASTM;
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Experience working with COMPRESS pressure vessel component design software;
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Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word) with advanced knowledge of Excel;
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Currently eligible to work in the United States.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Strong experience estimating and planning fabrication projects involving:
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Heavy carbon steel and stainless steel fabrication
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Excellent communication skills and ability to work on multifunction teams;
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Ability to balance customer demands against company constraints;
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Impeccable reputation and high ethical standards;
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Knowledge and understanding of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act requirements;
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Self motivated and willing to take initiative with limited direction.
- Pressure vessels and process equipment
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Piping systems and pipe spools
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Structural steel fabrication
Physical Demands:
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Physical requirements are those typically found in an office and fabrication / welding shop environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Safety glasses and other PPE as required to work on fabrication / welding shop and yard.
Location and Work Environment:
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This position is located in Houston – Texas – USA;
