SENIOR MECHANICAL ESTIMATOR (FACILITY) (1148926)

Compensation

$140,000 – $175,000 plus bonus.

Location

Onsite position in Highlands, TX.

Required Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience estimating pipeline construction or facility projects within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction methods, welding and manufacturing, compressor/pump stations, and facility tie-ins.
• Experience with Hard Dollar, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, OnScreen Takeoff, Excel.
• Track record preparing estimates from RFQs, P&IDs, isometrics, and client specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for pipeline, facility, and integrity projects.
• Ensure bids reflect field expertise and are competitive and profitable.
• Work with project management, engineering, procurement, and field operations teams to develop cost models.
• Prepare pipeline estimates.
• Prepare cost estimates for assorted projects (oil and gas pipeline construction, gathering systems, tie-ins, compressor stations, pipeline integrity projects).
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Review RFQs, technical drawings, and project scopes.
• Evaluate field conditions.
• Utilize estimating tools and databases to build all-inclusive (direct labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor, indirect costs) competitive bids.
• Collaborate with operations.
• Develop bid strategies.
• Participate in estimate reviews.
• Update cost history database (productivity metrics, material pricing) for accuracy.
• Support project handover.

Education and Additional Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating pipeline construction or facility projects within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction methods, welding and manufacturing, compressor/pump stations, and facility tie-ins.
• Experience with Hard Dollar, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, OnScreen Takeoff, Excel.
• Track record preparing estimates from RFQs, P&IDs, isometrics, and client specifications.
• Experience with unit rate and lump-sum estimating.
• Prior field experience in pipeline or facility construction is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance.
• Pet insurance and legal services.
• Tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and employee discount programs.