HOUSTON - Cost Estimation Engineer

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of critical minerals, water scarcity, and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that enable competitive, sustainable infrastructure. As a leading global provider of water and industrial process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery.

Learn more at

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Estimator to work in our Houston, TX location. The hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Estimation Engineer will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in costing and estimation. The candidate will be technically strong, have experience in construction, and be good with Microsoft Excel.

• Generate and maintain proposal-specific costing data
• Obtaining vendor/contractor quotes and working in conjunction with the Application Engineers during the proposal development stage
• Cross-check quotations during the proposal development stage against project specifications and confirm compliance or request revisions from the vendor
• Maintain proposal database
• Develop and maintain existing quote log files with pre-bid quote, project quote, and Project PO Data for EPC-related items like:
  • Civil works
  • Concrete
  • Mechanical Equipment Installation
  • Piping Installation
  • Site Fabricated Tanks
  • Pipe Racks and Pipe Supports
  • Building
  • MEP Building works
  • E & I Installation
  • BOP Installation
• Develop EPC RFQs, verify supplier quotations against customer specifications to ensure compliance
• Prepare material estimates and labor manhour estimates for the installation activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with company vendors and contractors
• Manage bids from vendors and contractors
• Use bid data to prepare a detailed cost analysis
• Prepare estimates using estimating software like RS Means & Sage (Formerly Timberline)
• Proficient in Aspen Estimating software
• Present prepared estimates to the Project Manager & Management
• Compile and record actual costs

• Bachelor's Degree preferable;
  Minimum ten (10) or more years of experience working as an Estimator, with experience in estimation of Civil works, Mechanical Installation works (Heavy Industrial), Building works, MEP, and E & I Installation works
• In-depth knowledge of labor costs per trade and by region/location
• Hands-on experience with RS Means & Sage (Formerly Timberline) estimating software
• Proficiency in ASPEN Estimating software
• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation skills and experience with vendors/suppliers
• Highly organized and attentive to detail
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Hands-on experience using estimating software like RS Means & Sage (Formerly Timberline)
• Highly proficient in using the estimating software ASPEN

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.