Senior Estimator / Chief Estimator

Senior Estimator / Chief Estimator

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Houston, TX 77029
Experience: 10+ years

Pay Rate: $93-115k/annual

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator / Chief Estimator with approximately 10 years of industrial fabrication estimating experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating fabricated steel and industrial projects, interpreting drawings and specifications, developing accurate project costs, and working closely with customers, vendors, engineers, and production teams.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed estimates and bids for industrial fabrication projects.
• Review blueprints, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Develop accurate material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs.
• Calculate quantities, material takeoffs, fabrication hours, and production requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Communicate with customers and project teams to clarify scope and specifications.
• Identify potential project risks, cost changes, and scope gaps.
• Prepare competitive and profitable proposals for management review.
• Work closely with engineering, purchasing, production, and project management.
• Track estimating performance and help improve estimating procedures.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior estimators.
• Maintain organized records of bids, pricing, historical costs, and project data.
• Assist with change-order pricing and project cost analysis.
• Ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and completed within required deadlines.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in industrial fabrication estimating preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial fabrication processes and materials.
• Experience estimating structural steel, sheet metal, pipe, equipment, skids, platforms, and/or custom fabricated components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong understanding of labor hours, material costs, fabrication methods, and shop capabilities.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.