E&I Estimator

Description

• Procurement Support: Collaborate with the Procurement team to obtain competitive pricing from vendors and suppliers for major equipment and bulk materials.
• Project Team Interface: Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Operations to align estimates with proposed execution plans and constructability reviews.
• Wear and operate within full PPE, including arc-flash suits, respirators, and high-voltage protective gear.
• Risk Identification: Identify potential project risks, scope gaps, and technical challenges, incorporating appropriate contingency costs into the estimate.
• Subcontractor Management: Solicit, evaluate, and compare quotes from subcontractors (e.g., specialized controls integrators, fiber optic installers).
• Quantity Take-Offs: Perform detailed and precise quantity take-offs for all E&I components, including conduit, wiring, cable trays, panels, devices, controls, and associated installation materials.
• Tasks may be performed around heavy machinery, moving equipment, and high-voltage systems.
• Cost Development: Develop comprehensive cost estimates encompassing material costs, labor hours (based on productivity rates), equipment rentals, subcontracting services, and indirect costs.
• Occasional work during nights, weekends, or extended hours during outages or critical maintenance periods.
• Specification Review: Thoroughly analyze project blueprints, P&IDs, single-line diagrams, instrument loop sheets, and technical specifications to ensure all project requirements are captured in the estimate.
• Client Interaction: Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walkdowns, and client clarification sessions to validate scope and gather necessary data.
• Maintain manual dexterity for handling tools, wiring, calibration instruments, and small components.
• Maintain the ability to stay alert and focused during high-voltage troubleshooting and switching.
• Bid Preparation: Prepare, review, and finalize complete bid proposals and supporting documentation for project submission.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in E&I estimating, preferably within the Electrical, Oil & Gas, Commercial, or Manufacturing sector.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., NEC, ISA, API).
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel for complex spreadsheet calculations and data analysis.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly; heavier loads with assistance.
• Ability to differentiate colors for wiring identification.
• Perform tasks requiring good vision, hearing, and depth perception.
• Ability to work on ladders, elevated platforms, scaffolding, and in confined spaces.
• Proficiency with industry-standard estimating software (e.g., Accubid, Trimble, Bluebeam, Hard Dollar).
• Frequent exposure to energized equipment with risk of electrical shock, requiring strict adherence to NFPA 70E and established safety protocols.
• Exceptional analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Expert proficiency in interpreting P&IDs, electrical schematics, instrumentation diagrams, and project specifications.
• Work performed in indoor and outdoor settings, often exposed to heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of experience and technical training).
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to management and clients.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance