Estimator; Junior, Mid, or Senior Level — Oil and Gas Construction

Estimator

We're hiring an Estimator with level flexibility—Junior Estimator (0–3 years), Estimator (3–8 years), or Senior Estimator (9+ years)—depending on experience and capability. In this role, you'll prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and support proposal development for construction projects within the oil and gas industry. The work is fast-paced, deadline-driven, and requires professionalism, discretion with confidential information, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

What You'll Do (All Levels)

• Follow standardized estimating procedures, methods, and processes.
• Review proposal documents (scope of work, drawings, specs, contracts) to develop complete bid strategies and estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and build pricing to produce complete estimates.
• Coordinate pricing inputs with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure bids are complete and on time.
• Track and respond to client/subcontractor changes throughout the proposal window.
• Develop technical proposal inputs (execution plans, schedules, inclusions/exclusions) aligned to bid documents.
• Develop commercial proposal inputs (pricing, unit rates, subcontractor reviews).
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to meet/exceed client quality, safety, schedule, and specification requirements.
• Identify key bid risks and communicate order-of-magnitude impacts.
• Review final estimate packages with leadership prior to submission for accuracy and completeness.
• Support handoff from estimate to project budgets and execution teams.
• Leverage historical project data (costs, productivity, subcontractor pricing) to improve accuracy.
• Contribute ideas to improve estimating, scheduling, and budgeting processes.

Leveling/Role Scaling

Junior Estimator (0–3 years)

Scope/Impact: Learns systems and standards; produces takeoffs and estimate components with guidance.

• Completes takeoffs and estimate details under supervision; documents assumptions clearly.
• Supports subcontractor/vendor solicitation and bid tabulation.
• Builds proposal sections (as assigned) and helps with schedule inputs.
• Participates in estimate reviews and incorporates feedback.

Estimator (3–8 years)

Scope/Impact: Owns estimates or major bid sections; drives coordination and accuracy across inputs.

• Leads full estimates for small-to-medium complexity projects or major scopes on larger bids.
• Proactively manages bidder lists, clarifications, addenda, and version control.
• Develops and defends assumptions, inclusions/exclusions, and unit rates.
• Identifies and quantifies risks; proposes mitigations and alternates.
• Helps improve templates, workflows, and historical cost models.

Senior Estimator (9+ years)

Scope/Impact: Leads pursuit strategy; mentors others; accountable for estimate quality and competitiveness.

• Leads large, complex pursuits end-to-end (strategy, pricing approach, risk posture, review cadence).
• Guides estimating standards, benchmarking, and governance for bid quality.
• Coaches/mentors junior and mid-level estimators; sets expectations and review practices.
• Partners with leadership on pursuit prioritization, go/no-go inputs, and commercial positioning.
• Drives continuous improvement across estimating tools, data, and processes.

Required Qualifications (All Levels)

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail; ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with deadlines.
• High integrity and discretion with sensitive/confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to break down construction operations into logical activity sequences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

Education (Preferred)

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications (Stronger Fit for Mid/Senior)

• Proficiency with scheduling tools (Primavera P6 preferred).
• Experience with electronic bid software (B2W desired).
• Experience estimating projects in the $5MM+ range (level-dependent).

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