Estimator
Sulzer · On-site
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
Responsible for estimating costs associated with TFS projects, preparing quotes and setting GM for each order with the outside sales team. Build and maintain relationships with the outside sales force and external customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepares estimates to include all costs associated with TFS projects
Generate professional proposals
Review all customer specifications, drawings, and special requirements and incorporate in to estimates
Generate construction schedules to include the scope of work, timing, task duration, and manpower loadings.
Identify tools and equipment required to perform a project
Attend bid meetings and communicate with customers to clarify points in the bid documents.
Prioritize estimates/proposals to meet the customers’ deadlines.
Ensure proper paperwork is acquired for providing accurate estimates/proposals
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Build relationships with both internal and external customers
Maintain contact with the outside sales force to discuss inquiries and provide assistance and support as required to serve the customers.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Science, Business, or Marketing is preferred
2-5 years’ experience in the industrial construction industry
5+ years’ Industrial Field/Construction experience in the petrochemical industry is preferred specifically working with pressure vessels and welding
Knowledge of Mass Transfer Equipment installation
Experience with scheduling/planning programs such as P6
Ability to multi-task effectively for working on multiple estimates at the same time
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, as required in dealing effectively with customers and co-workers.
Effective interpersonal skills as required to develop successful relationships
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches related to equipment and hardware requirements and installation
Proficiency in the use of personal computers including MS Office applications
TRAVEL: This position may require some business travel by air or car, which may require overnight stays for customer visits. Travel can be up to 20%.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
Complies with QESH policy
Complies and participates with SBP (Safety Behavior Program)
Performs its functions following and understanding the Job Safety Analysis (JSA), its aware of the workplace hazards
Avoids and reports unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions
Uses and maintains personal protective equipment
Reports accidents and near accidents.
Complies with environmental and safety rules, policies, work instructions, manuals, etc.
Performs its functions understanding the impact of these on the environment
Participates on activities to safeguard the environment.
What we offer you
What We offer: Salary according to experience
Life insurance
Savings fund
30-day Christmas bonus
Major medical expenses insurance
Interaction with international team
Career growth opportunities
Benefits above the law
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.