Estimating Manager

Job Title: Estimating Manager, Pipelines

Location: Spring, TX/ The Woodlands, TX

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Schedule: In Office, 1 day work-from-home

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base across the energy, industrial, and process manufacturing sectors. Our client, a fast-growing EPC firm, has a permanent opportunity for an Estimating Manager to be based in Spring/ The Woodlands/ North Houston, TX.

The Pipeline Estimating Manager will play a key role in supporting our West Texas operations where we design, build, and maintain critical oil and gas infrastructure across the region. The Pipeline Estimating Manager is responsible for preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for pipeline, facility, and integrity projects, from concept through execution. This role ensures competitive and profitable bids that reflect our client's field expertise, safety standards, and operational excellence.

• Develop Complete Pipeline Estimates:Prepare detailed cost estimates for oil and gas pipeline construction, gathering systems, facility tie-ins, compressor stations, and pipeline integrity work specific to our client's West Texas business unit.
• Pre-Bid & Client Interface:Attend client pre-bid meetings, review RFQs, technical drawings, and project scopes. Conduct site visits to evaluate field conditions and gather data impacting project cost and schedule.
• Cost Modeling:Utilize company's approved estimating tools, databases, and historical data to build competitive bids that include direct labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor, and indirect costs.
• Collaboration with Operations:Work closely with West Texas project managers and field leadership to validate assumptions, resource requirements, and production rates reflective offield capabilities.
• Bid Strategy Development:Assist in developing bid strategies aligned with Company's operational strengths and client expectations, ensuring accuracy and margin protection.
• Estimate Review & Presentation:Participate in estimate reviews with leadership, presenting detailed cost breakdowns and justifications.
• Continuous Improvement:Maintain and update Company's cost history database, productivity metrics, and material pricing for ongoing accuracy.
• Project Handover:Support project transitions by communicating estimate assumptions, resource allocations, and scope details to operations teams.
• Market Knowledge:Stay informed of regional market conditions, competitor pricing, and West Texas labor and material trends.

• 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.
• Proven 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.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with clients, engineers, and field personnel.
• High degree of professionalism and accountability with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to Strike’s core values:
  Safety,…