SR. ESTIMATOR

Description

Position Title: Senior Estimator I

Location: Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more

Position Description

The Senior Estimator I will be responsible for the execution of all activities involved in project estimating. Responsibilities will include interaction with the Client when necessary, as well as Project Managers, Engineers and Procurement to gather and validate the necessary data to build an accurate estimate. Other tasks will include template population and validation.

The Senior Estimator I will also be required to aid in training for the department.

Essential Functions

• Aid and guide others with department policy and procedures.
• Prepare cost estimates for management and engineering services, equipment and material costs, construction costs, operating costs, and other costs associated with oil and gas industry projects.
• Develop as required and maintain cost estimating tools including databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based applications.
• Continuing professional development to remain current with industry practices.
• Maintain lines of communications between company departments, project manager and client with regard to cost estimating activities.
  
  

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in cost/scheduling/estimating or project controls.
• Capability with and knowledge of industry standard computer programs applicable to cost estimating and general business functions.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Field experience in the construction of pipelines, compressor and pump stations, production facilities, measurement stations, and other upstream oil and gas facilities is desirable.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's or associate degree preferred or commensurate experience.
  
  

Competencies

• Problem solving
• Results oriented
• Effective communication skills
• Business and people acumen
  
  

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
  
  

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.