Senior Project Estimator Engineer

Job Tittle - Senior Project Estimator Engineer

Job Location - Midland, TX

Client Summary -

We are full-service engineering, drafting, procurement, and fabrication provider. We are the largest surface production equipment fabricator in West Texas/Eastern New Mexico, and the only pre-engineering steel utility pole manufacturer.

Profile Summary -

Capacity to deliver quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Work requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule. Ability to coordinate the bid solicitation process. Basic understanding of the ASME Standards.

Responsibilities -

• Works on bids as small as $50,000 and as large as $10,000,000.
• Most commonly builds estimate packages for vessels, structural, and pipe.
• Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Performs base level ASME and API calculations for project evaluation.
• Performs risk assessment to help identify potential problems and creates a risk-handling plan.
• Reviews data and blueprints to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists of cost estimates.
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids.
• Consults with customers, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Assists project managers on bid follow-ups when required.
• Researches to obtain data on labor costs, materials, etc. Reviews offers and quotes from subcontractors and vendors.
• Develops detailed project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets.
• Works closely with operations, procurement, and sales team to ensure all aspects of the project are aligned and progressing smoothly.
• Provides engineering expertise and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintains thorough documentation of project activities, including plans, designs, reports, and updates.
• Monitors project costs, budget, and reports on financial status.
• Ensures all project activities meet or exceed industry standards, regulations, and company quality guidelines.
• Monitors the execution of the customer’s project order, verifying execution of the project through kick-off meetings, communication to all parties and exchange of technical requirements and project plan information.
• Leads and monitors the progress of the customer’s estimates, RFQ timeline log, and everything related to pre-contract.

Ideal Candidate -

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Petroleum, Civil or related) is required
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Project Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in project management software, excel, and drafting design software (Autodesk, Cadworx, or Solidworks) with a strong understanding of engineering principles.
• General working knowledge of applicable governing codes. (ASME, API, ISO, etc)..
• Knowledge of Compress (ASME Code) software.

Thanks

Steve Hopper