Job Description

Taurus Group is seeking an experienced Soft Craft (Paint, Insulation, Scaffolding) Estimator to join our team in the Houston, TX area. The Estimator should be detail-oriented, organized, and able to create accurate estimates with multiple lines of work. The qualified individual shall be responsible for developing accurate estimates by understanding "Request for Quote" documents and requirements, gathering pertinent information, recognizing risks, as well as creating thorough clarification questions to uncover critical aspects of the customer's project.

The Estimator shall possess exceptional numerical skills, grammatical awareness, and an analytical mindset. Must be thorough and professional in managing key relationships with team members, as well as customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares cost estimates and execution schedules for projects to aid management in bidding.
• Studies drawings, work scope, and specifications to understand the overall expectations of customers.
• Utilizes basic math skills necessary to perform surface area takeoffs accurately per estimate packages.
• Performs "field walks" to develop a clear understanding of risks, work environment, access method and challenges involved with execution.
• Compiles list of materials, equipment, labor required to perform the project successfully and presents the information established to the Regional Manager for approval.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES )

• Construction Management/Engineering Degree/Certification, in lieu of degree/certification shall possess 8-years of soft craft estimating experience.
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in multi-craft Estimating
• Extensive knowledge of Industry Standards including (NACE & SSPC) now AMPP, as well as ASTM, ISO, etc.
• Must demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Professional, pleasant demeanor when dealing with colleagues and clients alike.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be efficient, well organized, and capable of communicating well with our Regional Coatings Coordinator frequently.

Physical Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds structures, etc.; reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; crawling; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction

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