Project Coordinator/Jr Estimator

Apply Job Type Full-time Description JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title Project Coordinator / Junior Estimator Reports To Operations Manager Classification Full-Time, Exempt Location Houston, Texas Position Summary The Project Coordinator / Junior Estimator supports the successful execution of fabrication and manufacturing projects by assisting with project coordination, estimating activities, customer communication, and documentation management. This position is responsible for reviewing project requirements, preparing cost estimates, coordinating project schedules, maintaining project records, and ensuring effective communication between customers, engineering, purchasing, production, and management teams. The individual will assist in developing accurate and profitable estimates for pressure vessels, piping systems, structural skids, coating projects, and related fabrication activities while helping ensure projects are completed efficiently and in accordance with customer requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Estimating Responsibilities Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications, and project documentation to determine project scope and requirements. Interpret fabrication, manufacturing, piping, and structural drawings. Perform material quantity take-offs and prepare estimating worksheets. Develop preliminary and final project cost estimates utilizing: Material costs Labor hours and rates Equipment costs Subcontractor pricing Historical project data Engineering specifications Coordinate with Purchasing to obtain material and vendor pricing. Assist in preparing customer quotations, bid packages, schedules, and supporting documentation. Maintain records of open bids, awarded bids, and lost opportunities. Support continuous improvement of estimating processes, templates, and databases. Project Coordination Responsibilities Assist Project Managers and Operations personnel with project planning and execution activities. Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and customer requirements. Coordinate communication between customers, vendors, engineering, procurement, and production teams. Monitor project status and provide updates to management and project stakeholders. Maintain project files, documentation, and correspondence. Assist with job kickoff meetings and project status meetings. Prepare project reports, meeting minutes, action-item logs, and progress updates. Track material deliveries and project procurement activities to support project schedules. Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and properly filed. Support change order documentation and project budget tracking. Assist in identifying scheduling or cost-related risks and communicate concerns to management. General Responsibilities Attend departmental and project meetings as required. Maintain professional relationships with customers, suppliers, and team members. Comply with company…