Palacios Marine and Industrial
Mechanical Estimator
Palacios Marine and Industrial, Port Lavaca, Texas, United States, 77979
Purpose:
Prepare cost estimates for projects to aid in bidding and determining the price of products and services.
Job Description:Responsible for the estimation of all costs of projects, including raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation.Researching the materials, sourcing options, labor, and permit costs for a given project.Responsible for the collection, classification, and analysis of historical data.May be required to read blueprints or architectural drawings to determine necessary resources for projects within budgetary constraints.Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints.Perform bid sheet preparation (Excel), solicit subcontractor proposals and advertisements as needed, take-offs, and attend pre-bid walks.Identify qualified subcontractors/suppliers.Review quotes for completeness with plans and specificationsAssist with timely completion of all client-required prequal packagesReview subcontractor proposals before contract issuance for complete work scopes.Assist field personnel with estimating Change Orders, RFPs, and clarification of RFIs.Assist with the preparation of budgets and buy-outs.Requirements
Experience in the mechanical field (10+ years preferred)Ability to perform basic to advanced mathematics required for estimatingAbility to read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawingsAbility to learn and easily be trained on the Estimating ModelExperience in excel and wordMust have computer experienceMust be able to pass a hair follicle drug testSome sites may require a TWIC cardClimbing multiple flights of stairs without assistanceWork SettingPrimarily indoors with environmental controls.Some job walks on client sites may be required. These walks may be indoors or outdoors.
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Salary Description
$35
Prepare cost estimates for projects to aid in bidding and determining the price of products and services.
Job Description:Responsible for the estimation of all costs of projects, including raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation.Researching the materials, sourcing options, labor, and permit costs for a given project.Responsible for the collection, classification, and analysis of historical data.May be required to read blueprints or architectural drawings to determine necessary resources for projects within budgetary constraints.Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints.Perform bid sheet preparation (Excel), solicit subcontractor proposals and advertisements as needed, take-offs, and attend pre-bid walks.Identify qualified subcontractors/suppliers.Review quotes for completeness with plans and specificationsAssist with timely completion of all client-required prequal packagesReview subcontractor proposals before contract issuance for complete work scopes.Assist field personnel with estimating Change Orders, RFPs, and clarification of RFIs.Assist with the preparation of budgets and buy-outs.Requirements
Experience in the mechanical field (10+ years preferred)Ability to perform basic to advanced mathematics required for estimatingAbility to read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawingsAbility to learn and easily be trained on the Estimating ModelExperience in excel and wordMust have computer experienceMust be able to pass a hair follicle drug testSome sites may require a TWIC cardClimbing multiple flights of stairs without assistanceWork SettingPrimarily indoors with environmental controls.Some job walks on client sites may be required. These walks may be indoors or outdoors.
#PMI2024
Salary Description
$35