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Senior Estimator

Bilfinger
La Porte, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jun 2025

About the role

 

 

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, active primarily in Continental Europe, Northwest Europe, North America, and the Middle East. With over 4,500 skilled employees in North America, Bilfinger delivers its services across multiple industries that include petrochemical, oil & gas, consumer goods, energy and utilities, and government services. Bilfinger has offices in 40 states, and our project portfolio covers the entire value chain from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, maintenance, plant expansion, and turnarounds to environmental technologies and digital applications.  We have over 100 years of industrial experience on projects as small as $500 and as large as $40M, performed in every time zone of the United States.

 

Sr. Estimator (Industrial Construction)

 

Job Description:

This position will require, but not be limited to, the following duties:

  • Plan, coordinate and develop detailed cost estimates for industrial construction projects including civil, structural and mechanical project scope.
  • Ability to interpret Client specifications as necessary to prepare labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
  • Attend client pre-bid meetings at project locations nationally, take detailed notes, and ask appropriate questions.
  • Coordinate estimating activities with a diverse team of Estimators and Project Leaders to complete execution plans, project schedules and final proposals on multiple projects. 
  • Prepare detailed and accurate bid quantity take-offs.
  • Perform job cost analysis by evaluating cost factors related to the project scope.
  • Prepare proposal packages and contact vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors via phone, email, and other messaging types for supporting quotations (as necessary).
  • Prepare bid analysis and present for management review.
  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's and/or project management's direction.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with our extended client base.

Job Requirements

  • Position reports to corporate office in Deer Park, TX.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial construction and estimating required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Advanced MS Excel skills are critical to success.
  • Other desirable computer skills are Word, Outlook, Adobe, Power BI, and MS Project.
  • Ability to read construction drawings and technical specifications.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, along with a strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet estimating deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced knowledge in industrial construction processes.
  • Experience in estimating industrial construction packages including mechanical, piping, civil and structural steel.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or similar field.
  • Must be able to travel.

Please reach out to Shondra Elizabeth White (shondra.white@bilfinger.com) in case of any questions related to this position. 

Bilfinger Inc.  is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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