Cost Estimator

3 months ago

Houston, United States Merichem Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

SUMMARY

Prepare cost estimates for labor, services, equipment, and material costs for proposals and projects, ensuring compliance with established cost and pricing guidelines.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Understand and interpret engineering drawings (e.g. general arrangements, piping, electrical, P&ID) in the preparation of the cost estimate
  • Take-off of Merichem Proprietary Equipment, Rotating Equipment, Vessel, Piping, Instrumentation and Structural material, which includes requesting quotations from Suppliers and Subcontractors
  • Work with third party vendors to obtain estimates for services
  • Estimate labor and material costs for fabrication of subassemblies and basic single product vessels, skids, etc., meeting specification and required codes
  • Work with Business Development Managers, Sales Engineers and Proposals Department on a daily basis
  • Assist in documentation and update of the department’s cost database
  • Perform quality checks on cost estimates generated
  • Perform cost analyses on projects to detect improvement opportunities and improve the estimating process
  • Provide cost estimates in a timely manner within the accuracy required
  • Able to handle challenges and function in a fast-paced environment
  • Continuously improve cost estimating tools and techniques
  • Continuously improve the cost estimating process
  • Continuously improve our commitment to excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security performance
  • Other duties as assigned by management

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering or Business preferred
  • 10 years of cost estimating experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or oil and gas industries required with a High School diploma
  • 1-3 years of engineering, cost control or estimating experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or oil and gas industries required with a Bachelor degree
  • Sage (Timberline) software experience preferred
  • Familiarity with Licensed Processes
  • Knowledge of the Oil and Gas and Chemical industry standards
  • Familiarity with refining, chemical, and/or heavy industry terminology
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to establish and balance estimate priorities based on deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate openly, positively, and effectively
  • Handle in house project assignments and work tasks with varying lead times to ensure all commitments are met.
  • Knowledgeable in Oracle, Excel, Microsoft Word, other MS Office applications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This position has no supervisory responsibility

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

  • Able to work an agreed upon standard schedule and additional hours as job duties demand

TRAVEL

  • Must have a current, valid driver's license
  • Able to be insurable under our company's liability insurance policy

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment and physical effort

  • Able to work in an office environment
  • Able to maintain focus and analyze data
  • Able to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time
  • Able to speak and communicate proficiently
  • Able to climb stairs and lift up to 20 pounds and exert force
  • Able to use hands to grasp objects
  • Able to see clearly judge distance and spatial relationships to distinguish objects as they are.
  • Routine physical exertion. Standing for moderate periods, walking, climbing
  • Able to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Use PPE to protect against noise over 85 dB from shop floor

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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