Senior Mechanical EstimatorThe Senior Mechanical Estimator role will support estimating efforts for industrial projects within the Oil & Gas midstream and downstream sectors, and data centers with a strong emphasis on mechanical and piping scopes, as well as civil and structural work.
This role will play a key role in developing accurate, competitive cost estimates for EPC and design-build projects. This position requires a deep understanding of industrial construction methods, material takeoffs, labor productivity, and cost controls.
Our company provides engineering, design, procurement, construction and support services to the chemical, petrochemical, pipeline, oil & gas, bulk storage and terminal industries throughout the country. We offer individual project services as well as turnkey EPC project implementation.
The company possesses the skills and expertise to self-perform the design and installation of civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation systems throughout a broad array of industrial applications.
Location: Houston, Texas
Compensation: $145,000 - $170,000 base salary + Bonus.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting. Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA. Short term and long term benefits. Employee discounts on consumer goods. Paid Vacation Time of 120 hours.
Job Description:- Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical construction scopes, with primary
emphasis on piping and mechanical systems
- Perform quantity takeoffs and
develop labor, material, and equipment pricing using Trimble Accubid and
Microsoft Excel
- Review drawings, specifications, and
scope documents to ensure accurate and complete estimates
- Collaborate with project management,
engineering, and construction teams to validate assumptions and execution
strategies
- Develop pricing for lump sum, unit
rate, and time-and-materials proposals
- Develop construction schedules in Microsoft Project
- Analyze subcontractor and vendor
quotes, ensuring alignment with project scope and estimating standards
- Identify project risks, exclusions,
and value-engineering opportunities
- Support bid reviews, estimate
reconciliations, and post-bid handoff meetings
- Maintain estimating databases,
historical cost data, and productivity benchmarks
Qualifications Seeking:- Bachelor's degree in Construction
Management, Engineering, or related field. OR 10 years experience in lieu
of degree.
- 10+ years of estimating experience
in industrial construction, with a strong focus on mechanical/piping
scopes
- Proven experience estimating
midstream and downstream Oil & Gas projects (terminals, plants,
pipelines, facilities)
- Strong working knowledge of civil
and structural construction methods and cost drivers
- Advanced proficiency with Trimble
Accubid and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to interpret P&IDs,
isometrics, civil drawings, and structural plans
- Strong analytical, organizational,
and communication skills
- Experience supporting EPC or
design-build project delivery models, preferred
- Minimal travel for pre-bid site
visits.
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