Soft Craft Estimator

Turner Industries Group - SIPA Division is seeking an experienced Soft Craft (Paint, Insulation, Scaffolding) Estimator to join our team in the Houston, TX area. The Estimator should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to create accurate estimates with multiple lines of work. The qualified individual shall be responsible for developing accurate estimates by understanding "Request for Quote" documents and requirements, gathering pertinent information, recognizing risks, as well as creating thorough clarification questions to uncover critical aspects of the customer's project. The Estimator shall possess exceptional numerical skills, grammatical awareness, and an analytical mindset. Must be thorough and professional in managing key relationships with team members, as well as customers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Prepares cost estimates and execution schedules for projects to aid management in bidding. Studies drawings, work scope, and specifications to understand the overall expectations of customers. Utilizes basic math skills necessary to perform surface area takeoffs accurately per estimate packages. Performs "field walks" to develop a clear understanding of risks, work environment, access method and challenges involved with execution. Compiles list of materials, equipment, labor required to perform the project successfully and presents the information established to the Regional Manager for approval. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES ) Construction Management/Engineering Degree/Certification, in lieu of degree/certification shall possess 10-years of soft craft estimating experience. Minimum 5 years' experience in multi-craft Estimating Extensive knowledge of Industry Standards including (NACE & SSPC) now AMPP, as well as ASTM, ISO, etc. Must demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Professional, pleasant demeanor when dealing with colleagues and clients alike. Strong communication skills. Must be efficient, well organized, and capable of communicating well with our Regional Coatings Coordinator frequently. Physical Involvement: Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. It is the Turner Industries Group, L.L.C. objective to provide clear expectations and sufficient training resources, tailor responsibilities for success by all employees. Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employ er. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law. SPECIAL WARNING: PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY OR ANYTHING OF VALUE TO PERSONS WHO STATE THAT YOU HAVE TO PAY ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY OR GET A DEBIT/CASH CARD FOR PURPOSES OF THE DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR HIRING OFFICE AT BEFORE AGREEING TO PAY FOR A DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST Job Posted by ApplicantPro