Senior Estimator

Position Summary:

Petrosmith, a trusted leader in the oilfield manufacturing and services industry, seeks an experienced and driven Senior Estimator to join our dynamic team. The Senior Estimator with support our Sales team in developing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates for engineered production and process equipment used in upstream and midstream oil and gas applications as well as other liquid and gas processing applications. This position is critical in ensuring the technical and commercial viability of our proposals. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with pressure vessels and skidded, packaged systems, along with a solid understanding of engineering and manufacturing practices.

Essential Job Functions:

- Provides accurate cost estimating services for incoming quotes regarding tanks, pressure vessels, piping, skids, controls, instrumentations and other custom-engineered equipment.

- Analyze RFQs, specifications, and drawings to determine scope, materials, labor, and timelines.

- Interpret and modify Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD).

- Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure accurate and feasible estimates. Interpret and incorporate customer requirements and industry standards into estimates.

- Utilize Infor Syteline ERP system for BOMs, costing, and quote tracking (preferred).

- Maintain estimation documentation and support continuous improvement in estimating processes. Maintain and update the parts library, ensuring component pricing and specifications are current.

- Review and apply technical knowledge of pressure vessels, piping, and modular equipment packages.

- Support the Sales team with technical input during customer discussions and negotiations

- Cost Analysis: Develop, assemble, and submit detailed and competitive bid packages in strict accordance with client requirements and deadlines. Analyze historical data, unit costs, and labor productivity to identify trends, refine estimating standards, and improve bid accuracy.

- Value Engineering: Participate in value engineering efforts, providing alternative cost solutions, methods, and approaches to optimize profitability and meet client needs.

- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of estimating tools, databases, and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.

- Mentorship and Training: Support the professional development of junior estimators and project staff through knowledge-sharing, coaching, and training initiatives.

- Reporting: Maintain detailed records of all estimate assumptions, pricing, and supporting data for internal review and audit purposes.

- Market Intelligence: Stay informed on industry trends, cost escalations, new technologies, and competitor capabilities to enhance the competitiveness of Petrosmith’s bids.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or Business Administration, or a related field preferred; extensive relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

- Minimum of 7 years’ progressive estimating experience in water filtration systems, oilfield surface product manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial construction environments, with a proven track record of successful project bids.

- Strong background in pressure vessels, ASME codes, and skidded/process systems.

- Working knowledge of ASME pressure vessel and piping codes.

- Proficiency with MS Office software and specifically MS Excel.

- Familiarity with Compress (pressure vessel design software) is highly desirable.

- Experience with water treatment equipment is a plus.

- Understanding of engineering drawings, P&IDs, and mechanical design standards.

- Proficiency in ERP systems; Infor Syteline experience is a plus.

- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple estimates under tight deadlines.

- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential.

- Ability to prioritize workload, work independently, and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

- High professional integrity, discretion, and ethical approach to confidential and proprietary information.

- Proficiency in advanced estimating and project management software (e.g., Sage Estimating, ProEst, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, MS Project, or similar tools).

Other Skills / Abilities:

Highly skilled professional with wide-ranging, advanced technical experience to resolve

Complex issues.

Competent to work at very high level in multiple knowledge areas of functions as an advanced

Contributor.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical demands

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk;

Sit; use hands to finger, handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds waist high.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office.The noise level in the work environment will required hearing protection when in the manufacturing shops.Frequently employee may need to engage manufacturing workers in their work environment.