I&E Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY SUMMARY: A leading Mechanical Maintenance, Turnaround, Capex services to the refining and petrochemical industry

POSITION TITLE: I&E Estimator

COMPENSATION: Competitive DOE

BENEFITS: Standard package

LOCATION: Houston, TX

SUMMARY: Our client is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Estimator to join its growing team supporting industrial construction and maintenance projects throughout the Gulf Coast. This position plays a key role in preparing accurate and competitive estimates for capital projects, turnarounds, maintenance, and EPC work within the refining, petrochemical, chemical, power, and industrial manufacturing industries.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for instrumentation and electrical construction projects ranging from maintenance work to large capital projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid packages, and customer requirements to develop complete and accurate proposals.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for conduit, cable tray, cable, instrumentation, electrical equipment, terminations, grounding, lighting, and related systems.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotations to ensure competitive pricing.
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontract cost estimates.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Work closely with operations, project managers, and business development teams during the bid process.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and customer discussions as required.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost information, and current market pricing.
• Support project handoff meetings to ensure successful transition from estimating to execution.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of estimating experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation construction.
• Experience estimating projects within refineries, petrochemical plants, chemical facilities, power plants, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Instrumentation installation
  • Cable tray and conduit systems
  • Motor control centers (MCCs)
  • DCS/PLC systems
  • Fiber optics and communication systems
  • Heat tracing and grounding systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams, P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Experience preparing lump sum, unit rate, and T&M estimates.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and estimating software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

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