Estimator, O&G Production Equipment - Downtown Houston

Responsibilities:

* Assist Senior Estimators, Applications Managers and Project Engineers in determining the bid and job scope of work, cost structure and dissemination of estimating responsibilities.
* Coordinate and analyze the tender documents and study the scope of work, project's schedule, etc. to identify potential major resources, fabrication location and equipment to be utilized in completion of proposed project.
* Develop the bid cost estimate of project fabrication and construction activities and services.
* Identify the critical materials to be estimated and prepares Vendor Inquiries in coordination with Supply Chain Personnel to insure utilization of the best price and delivery.
* Assist in the evaluation and selection of the successful vendor quotation with
* Supply Chain input.
* Ensure the assessment of costs/schedule of all proposed project activities.
* Prepare the bid price detailed summary and any variable cost and delivery impact.
* Provide the best cost estimates with the data provided in order to optimize the bid definition and coordinates bid review with Applications Managers and to assist in the development of the proposal package.

Skills/Tools:

* Good communication skills in spoken and written English are required.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Proficient in use of Codeware Compress Software in the development of preliminary vessel design and Codeware Coster cost development a plus.
* Knowledge of ASME, ASTM, NACE, etc. Standards as they pertain to the Fabrication and packaging of Pressure Vessels and related equipment a plus.
* Able to commence work immediately or within short notice period.
* Able to travel to Valerus Satellite Fabrication Facilities and Subcontractor Facilities as needed to familiarize with fabrication procedures and methods.

Education/Experience:

* Degree/ Diploma in relevant discipline with at least 3 - 5 years relevant working experience in petrochemical industry.

Physical Demands:

* Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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