Estimator

Job Title:

Estimator

Location:

Houston, TX

Reports to:

Manager, Estimating

Overview

The Estimator responsibilities includes analyzing proposals and requirements for new job opportunities, monitoring market trends, ensuring that proposals are competitive and accurate, and entering listing information in Thermon's Standard Estimating Template (SET).

A successful Estimator will need to have the ability to keep organized and balance responsibilities through appropriate prioritization to meet deadlines and ensuring processes and systems are followed and run smoothly. This position will be a vital resource for estimating team and will require a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include

• Responsible for estimating project cost based on specified project requirements. Collaborating with the sales and construction teams to create a proposal.
• Analyze and organize documents received with customer Request for Quote.
• Collaborate, analyze, and submit proposals for insulation materials and services as required for Thermon projects in US&LAM Region.
• Create a Bill of Material (BOM) for the project based on the cost estimate.
• Communicate with engineering and construction the projects requirements and bid philosophies.
• Expected to learn and develop skills for estimating of heat tracing systems.
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project.
• Prepare an estimate report detailing all of the costs associated with the project.
• Present cost estimates to Sales management.
• Input cost data into the SET.
• Notice differences between estimated cost and actual cost.
• Read and understand customer specifications and requirements for a project.
• Communicate and work with the regional estimating and sales teams to prepare proposals.
• Coordinate with Thermon sales, design, construction field service and project management to provide accurate estimates and well define proposals.
• Establish preliminary designs and cost estimates using piping and equipment take-offs, current material pricing and accurate labor rates.
• Write proposals for projects involving design, supply and installation of heat tracing.
• Communicate with customers verbally, in person and via electronic communication.
• Maintain files and accurately document all projects.
• Regularly review and remain current on Thermon products, Operating Procedures, Quality Procedures and Manufacturing Specifications.
• Communicate accurate information and estimating philosophies to the engineering and construction teams after project award.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience in Engineering, Administration, Mathematics or Economics is required
• Minimum of 2 years minimum experience working as an Estimator or similar role is required
• Work experience in industrial estimating, electrical, mechanical, insulation, steam heat tracking installation and construction is a plus
• Review and understand P&IDs. Follow product flow paths and zone process heaters
• Ability to read piping isometrics, equipment detail and instrument details to provide accurate take-offs for heat tracing systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Advance excel experience is a plus.

Key Characteristics, Competencies and Skills

• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Skill base should include mathematics, critical thinking, writing, grammar, and communication.
• Advanced analytical and math skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of technical drawings, specifications, and requirements.
• Knowledge of how estimating work process.
• Knowledge of US and international insulation standards.
• Knowledge of insulation materials, technical specifications, data, compositions.
• Knowledge of NOM, CINI, ASTM, NFPA standards.
• Problem solving - identification of issues and systematic approach to solutions.
• Confident, self-assured, and optimistic about change management initiatives and ability to deliver superior results to the business.
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, responsive, follow-up skills, and ability to influence and work with managers and employees of all levels in a matrix organization.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.