Industrial Estimator

Company Information: AssetGuard Products Inc. manufactures and installs high-performance polyurea-based coatings and lining systems designed to protect assets infrastructure and the environment. With more than 20 years of experience in the design and application of polyurea coatings and linings AssetGuard serves commercial municipal industrial oil and gas mining agricultural and other critical-infrastructure markets. We proudly make our products in America.

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Industrial Estimator to prepare accurate competitive bids for spray-applied polyurea and related protective coating projects. Our work spans water infrastructure irrigation canals tanks and structures building waterproofing and commercial roofing. You will own the estimating process from bid review through site assessment takeoff pricing and proposal and you will work closely with operations to make sure what we sell is what we can deliver profitably.

Key Roles / Responsibilities :

• Review bid packages drawings specifications and scopes of work to determine project requirements and risks.
• Travel to project sites to take physical measurements assess substrate condition document existing damage and identify access dewatering staging and environmental constraints.
• Perform area-based quantity takeoffs and convert them to material requirements based on specified film thickness substrate profile and expected material loss.
• Estimate surface preparation (abrasive blasting shotblasting water jetting crack and spall repair priming) which is often the largest cost variable.
• Develop labor equipment and crew costs using production rates by substrate and geometry (flat surfaces vertical walls roof details tanks).
• Obtain and compare pricing from manufacturers suppliers and subcontractors.
• Account for mobilization scaffolding or lifts confined space entry traffic control weather windows and outage-window constraints.
• Verify compliance with project requirements such as NSF/ANSI 61 agency or municipal specs AMPP and ICRI surface-prep standards and roofing warranty and code requirements.
• Include QA/QC costs: adhesion testing mil thickness verification holiday testing and documentation.
• Prepare bid proposals scope clarifications exclusions and value-engineering alternatives.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings client discussions and post-award handoff to project management.
• Track actual job costs against estimates and refine production rates cost databases and estimating templates.

Required Education Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in construction management engineering or a related field or equivalent field experience.
• 5 years of estimating experience in industrial construction or coatings work with at least 3 years specific to polyurea or other spray-applied coating or lining systems.
• Hands-on background as a coatings applicator foreman or project manager.
• Experience with water wastewater or irrigation infrastructure including Bureau of Reclamation or municipal projects.
• Certifications such as AMPP Coating Inspector ASPE CPE AACE CEP CCT OSHA.
• Familiarity with drone or laser measurement tools for site documentation.
• Experience estimating concrete or steel substrate preparation and coating on infrastructure roofing or waterproofing projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas and cost modeling) and digital takeoff or estimate software such as Bluebeam Revu PlanSwift On-Screen Takeoff Sage Estimating or ProEst. Experience with other platforms is welcome and we will train on our internal tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Autodesk Viewer/Takeoff
• Strong math organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 10-25% including occasional overnight trips. Valid drivers license required.
• Ability to meet site safety requirements (OSHA 10/30 confined space and fall protection training or willingness to obtain).

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Positions self to install equipment including under desks.
• Moves throughout the building to access files.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical Dental Vision Coverage
• 401K Company Match
• Life Insurance Long Term Disability Coverage 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
• EAP Resources
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Wilks Brothers and affiliated companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Recruitment agencies or recruitment services may contact for more information.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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