Estimator

Kennedy Fabricating, a highly diverse Custom Steel Fabricator located in Splendora, Texas is growing. We are looking for an Experienced Estimator to join our Dynamic Team!

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Prepare detailed estimates and pricing for highly diverse custom steel fabrication projects.
• Review all front end documents and specifications, seek clarification as appropriate, perform takeoff and price all materials (including paint/coating when applicable), identify and price outsourced items and estimate all labor hours.
• Manage and prioritize backlog of estimates to achieve best outcomes and meet bid deadlines.
• Constructively accept feedback from operations and continually strive to improve estimating accuracy and efficiency by working with Operations and Finance in variance analysis.

• Read and understand engineering notes and drawings prior to doing a material take off to find construction specifications, coating requirements and various weld standards
• Accurately communicate to manager or customer what information is missing in order to complete bids
• Sufficient shop knowledge to confidently meet with fabrication supervisors to discuss labor for new projects and in analyzing labor variance on historical performance
• Meet with department manager or upper management upon completion of bid for review

General Requirements:

• Prefer minimum of 4 years’ experience in steel fabrication estimating
• Must have work schedule flexibility to meet project deadlines as needed
• Prefer experience with structural steel, but also industrial fabrication of process piping, modular skids, ASME pressure vessels and blasting/painting
• Previous experience in estimating commercial or industrial projects would be ideal
• Experience operating within a highly detailed Quality Management System such as API, AISC, or ASME
• Desire to constantly learn and grow to have the ability to bid all forms of structural steel fabrication
• Must be able to independently multi task and work in a fast paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Confident in experience level to make judgement calls based on well-reasoned analysis
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Applicant must be very proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, in particular Excel, and be able to operate with speed and accuracy
• Currently possess ability to legally work in the USA
• We are open to considering a mix of In Office/Telecommuting for the right candidate

If you are interested and have the qualifications we seek to be highly successful in this roll, then don't delay.... Send your resume today for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Estimating: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000