Job Title: Project Estimator
Location: Wilmington, NC (Hybrid: min. 4 days onsite per week)
Company Overview:
TransTech Energy is a leading provider of engineered equipment solutions for processing, storing, distributing, and utilizing a wide variety of liquids and gases in the energy, renewables, chemical, and industrial end markets. Our diverse manufacturing and design portfolio includes ASME pressure vessels, API storage tanks, TEMA heat exchangers, packaged process equipment, reactors, distillation columns, and other custom-designed applications.
Our design, construction, and field service capabilities include gas processing, storage, and utilization projects in energy, power, industrial, and biogas markets. As we continue to improve our ESG profile, we are committed to investing in renewable energy technologies and anticipate this will be an important part of our future growth.
We have offices and manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Oregon, Indiana, and Montana, and field teams supporting North and South America. With a strong company culture built on a family atmosphere, we define success by how we impact the lives of the people around us.
Job Summary:
The Project Estimator will build project estimates that include material/equipment and labor costs for TransTech Energy’s construction projects for their customers’ requirements for the storage, transfer and utilization of liquefied gases, such as propane, butane and Liquefied Natural Gas. The qualified candidate will work closely with TransTech’s engineering, business development and sales team to support their development of competitive proposals for various projects throughout TransTech’s service area. Develop costs based on the analysis of project specifications, pricing schedules for labor and materials, as well as historical data. Analyze post-production /project costs and uses data and variances to improve accuracy of future project estimates.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with other departments (i.e. Field Services, Engineering, Purchasing and Business Development) to support the needs of creating project estimates along with other project data analysis.
· Analyze and review required documents, drawings, and project specifications to gain a thorough understanding of the projects' scope of work and customers' needs.
· Prepare material estimates and cost estimates for the project utilizing company’s Proprietary Estimation Tool.
· Create labor estimates for projects
· Create/improve tools and reports in Excel to aid in creating and communicating estimates.
· Present prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
· Manage and prioritize the project pipeline to ensure that deadlines are met.
· Develop a project-specific Request for Proposal for distribution to subcontractors including, but not limited to, instructions to bidders, contract documents, schedule, bid forms for pricing and schedule, and a list of documents
· Support project management activities as needed
· Willingness to be flexible with job responsibilities as this role will continue to develop.
Competencies:
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, mathematics, statistics, and data analysis
· Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
· Proficiency in quoting mechanical pipe installation.
· Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects
· Expertise with analytic tools, such as Excel spreadsheets and database managers
· Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
· Exceptional time management skills
· Ability to multitask with multiple estimates being worked on at one time
Education:
· Engineering background a plus but not required
· Technical background a plus but not required
Travel:
· Occasional travel to job sites as it is needed to aid in the understanding of larger projects (3-6 trips per year)
Benefits Designed to Work for You:
· Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
· 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
· Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
· HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
· Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
· Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
· Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
· Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
Time Off We offer a variety of paid time off options to support rest, wellness, and personal needs:
· Paid Time Off
· Paid Holidays
· Bereavement Leave
This organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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