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Estimator – Mechanical
SaulsburyMechanical estimator preparing bids and project proposals for Saulsbury Industries’ heavy-industrial construction and EPC services. Producing quantity take-offs, work-hour estimates, and coordinated bid reviews.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation for industrial projects, including civil, structural steel, and piping, while applying advanced estimating strategies and techniques. Proficient in analyzing project requirements and collaborating with teams to ensure successful bid submissions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost EstimationEstimating SoftwareBid Strategy DevelopmentConstruction Industry PracticesBlueprint Reading
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Hard Skills
Cost EstimationQuantity Take-OffsEstimating StrategiesBlueprint ReadingLabor Cost AnalysisBid Document ControlField Staffing AssessmentRisk IdentificationOpportunity AnalysisSupplier Quote Solicitation
Soft Skills
Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam-OrientedProfessional Ethics
Tools & Technologies
MC2 Estimating Software
Industry Keywords
PetrochemicalPowerGas ProcessingRefiningHeavy Industrial FacilitiesConstruction Safety Regulations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare and take ownership of cost estimates for bids and project proposals
- Identify risks, opportunities, and maintain a winning bid strategy
- Prepare detailed estimates from scopes of work, blueprints, specifications, and other documentation
- Perform quantity take-offs for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment
- Apply work-hour unit rates to generate total direct work hours
- Assess construction equipment, temporary facilities, and field non-manual staffing requirements
- Assist with soliciting supplier, subcontractor, and manufacturer quotes
- Distribute and control bid documents
- Identify client and project requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, HES requirements, and services
- Analyze project locations and location-related productivity
- Review labor costs and licensing requirements
- Complete and execute bid forms
- Facilitate bid review meetings with business unit management, estimating, and business line management
- Coordinate with other departments during proposal development
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years’ experience with industrial civil, structural steel, process equipment, and piping estimating
- Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 is a plus
- Competitive bid experience in petrochemical, power, gas processing, refining, and other heavy industrial facilities
- Construction field experience highly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques
- Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
- Knowledge of estimating best practices
- Occasional travel required
- Follow safety regulations during jobsite visits and wear required attire and safety gear
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, ethical, team-oriented, and willing to grow with the company
- Overtime may be required
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for one-third to two-thirds of the scheduled shift
- Ability to read engineering blueprints, drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, estimates, and other documents
- Ability to observe construction progress outdoors over rough or uneven terrain
Benefits
Comp & perks- Stable employment
- Career advancement
- Commitment to work/life balance
- Safety-first workplace culture