Cost Estimator chez VoltaGrid

Position Title: COST ESTIMATOR
Location: HOUSTON, TX 
FLSA Class: EXEMPT
Responsible to: VP OF CONSTRUCTION

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Industrial Cost Estimator with a minimum of 5 years in the power generation, refinery, pipeline, or transmission and distribution industry. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning work, and demonstrate a proven ability to estimate costs for industrial power generation projects. This is a full-time position based in our Houston office, with occasional light travel to project sites across the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for industrial projects in the power generation and gas compression sectors.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and requirements to determine labor, material, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to develop comprehensive budgets and value engineering solutions.
• Evaluate bids from contractors and suppliers to ensure competitive and reliable pricing.
• Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle to reflect changes in scope and market conditions.
• Develop and maintain a historical database of costs across all projects.
• Participate in project meetings and provide cost-related insights to support decision-making.
• Visit jobsites occasionally to gather information and validate estimate assumptions.
• Maintain organized documentation and records for all estimates and project correspondence.

Other Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of cost estimating experience in power generation, refinery, pipeline, or transmission and distribution projects.
• Working knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of traditional Project Controls practices.
• Ability to read and interpret CPM schedules.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work full-time in an office setting with occasional travel to job sites within the US
• Experience with estimating software specific to industrial projects.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

 The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.