Estimator - Onshore Construction - Oil & Gas

Estimator - Onshore Construction - Oil & Gas

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New Mexico, West Texas, or Colorado/Wyoming.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Wood is recruiting for an Estimator to join its Construction - US Onshore Operations business focusing on Oil & Gas Projects. This opportunity would be located in proximity to our operations in New Mexico, West Texas, or Colorado/Wyoming. Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

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• Prepare, review, and submit detailed project cost estimates to support budgeting and profitability.
• Review client RFPs, work requirements, and technical specifications.
• Identify potential risks, develop contingency plans, and suggest solutions to minimize costs and delays.
• Analyze and define all cost elements, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Support development of proposals, including clarifications, exceptions, and assumptions.
• Collaborate with project teams to address challenges and ensure estimates are accurate and auditable.
• Maintain estimating systems, data, and documentation in compliance with company standards.
• Facilitate communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure alignment.
• Support negotiations and dispute resolution related to project costs and scope.
• Participate in continuous improvement of estimating processes and procedures.
• This role may be standalone or act as part of a team as determined by the requirements of the project/contract organization.

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever‑broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering hybrid working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

• Verify and approve the Basis of Estimate for project cost estimates for wider approval.
• Develop, issue, and maintain project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man‑hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents.
• May facilitate and chair the internal review of project cost estimates, ensuring updates are actioned and estimate approval is obtained as required.
• Review and deliver estimates to Wood management and the client for approval.
• Review and ensure updates to projects cost estimates are completed in a controlled manner.
• Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure projects budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project…