Estimating Manager; Midstream

Job Description ESTIMATING MANAGER (MIDSTREAM)

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Description:

We currently have an opening as an Estimating Manager (Midstream) who will report to Vice President of Estimating.

Position Structure:
Full Time / Salary / In Office

Apache Industrial offers career opportunities for both Craft and Non-Craft employees. Whether you work in the field or support our operations from the office, you’ll be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and quality. We provide opportunities to gain experience, grow, and advance your career while working alongside experienced and supportive teammates. At Apache Industrial, every role plays an important part in our success.

As an Estimator Manager (Midstream) at Apache, you will be responsible for leading the estimating function for the midstream business line, overseeing a team of estimators responsible for all aspects of bidding projects, including labor, time, and materials requirements to determine overall project cost for pipeline, compression, gas processing, and terminal projects. This role drives midstream profitability through accurate, competitive cost estimating, sound bid strategy, and close coordination with operations and business development.

• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of estimators, including hiring, training, workload assignment, and performance management.
• Interprets and analyzes contract documents regarding terms, specifications, clarifications, and requirements for each project and oversees the preparation of estimates and bid proposals.
• Manages bid flow for the midstream business line, including developing target project and owner lists and prioritizing bid opportunities.
• Reads and interprets sophisticated specs and drawings, and reviews and approves estimates prior to submission.
• Establishes and maintains estimating standards, tools, and cost databases for midstream work.
• Prepares relevant and reliable midstream forecasts, including bid pipeline and win-rate tracking.
• Creates and presents reports to the VP of Estimating and senior leadership.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with key vendors, clients, and internal operations teams.
• Partners with operations and business development to align bid strategy with midstream goals and capacity.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Collaborating with team members, leaders, and other departments.
• Managing priorities and completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Supporting a professional, safe, and productive work environment.

• Required 3+ years of experience reading isometric drawings
• 5+ years of experience in estimating industrial services lines of business, with midstream experience strongly preferred
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading estimating teams
• Preferred 10+ years of industrial services experience
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional team initiatives
• Knowledge in safety procedure implementation is a plus
• Ability to multi-task, managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines
• Critical in managing the business and identifying problems or opportunities
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible and quickly adaptable to changing conditions across all spectrums
• Creative and innovative approaches and solutions on a project-by-project basis
• Effective participation in team environment, with both external and internal teammates
• Strong…