Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator 

Location: Alexandria, Louisiana 

Bilfinger Inc. is part of the Bilfinger group, a leading engineering, construction and maintenance company.  Whether the need is for a plant upgrade or for customized maintenance support or construction solutions to meet challenging site demands, Bilfinger Inc. provides tailor-made solutions to meet quality, cost, and schedules requirements.  The company focusses on expanding, modifying, and maintaining existing plants.  Bilfinger is a five billion dollar company with thousands of highly professional employees in the USA and worldwide.

Job Description

• Plan, coordinate and develop detailed cost estimates for industrial construction projects including civil, structural and mechanical project scope.
• Ability to interpret Client specifications as necessary to prepare labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Attend client pre-bid meetings at project locations nationally, take detailed notes, and ask appropriate questions.
• Coordinate estimating activities with a diverse team of Estimators and Project Leaders to complete execution plans, project schedules and final proposals on multiple projects.
• Prepare detailed and accurate bid quantity take-offs.
• Perform job cost analysis by evaluating cost factors related to the project scope.
• Prepare proposal packages and contact vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors via phone, email, and other messaging types for supporting quotations (as necessary).
• Prepare bid analysis and present for management review.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's and/or project management's direction.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our extended client base.

Job Requirements

• Position reports to corporate office in Deer Park, TX with secondary reporting requirements to project location in Alexandria, LA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial construction and estimating required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills are critical to success.
• Other desirable computer skills are Word, Outlook, Adobe, Power BI, and MS Project.
• Ability to read construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, along with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet estimating deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge in industrial construction processes.
• Experience in estimating industrial construction packages including mechanical, piping, civil and structural steel.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or similar field.
• Must be able to travel.

Please reach out to Jason Alan Jaure (jason.jaure@bilfinger.com) in case of any questions related to this position. 

Bilfinger Inc.  is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

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