Estimator

Petroplan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial services firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Industrial Cost Estimator for projects in the power generation and transmission sectors. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge across various engineering disciplines. This role requires collaboration with project managers and engineers to deliver accurate cost estimates and maintain project budgets. Experience with estimating software and attention to detail is essential for success in this critical position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost estimating experience in relevant industries.
• Understanding of civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning.
• Ability to read and interpret CPM schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for industrial projects.
• Analyze project plans and requirements for labor, material, and equipment.
• Collaborate with teams to develop budgets and value engineering solutions.
• Evaluate contractor bids to ensure competitive pricing.
• Monitor estimates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain historical cost databases.
• Participate in project meetings to provide cost-related insights.

Skills

Cost estimating

Project management collaboration

Cost analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Petroplan is looking foran Industrial Cost Estimator in the power generation, refinery, pipeline, or transmission and distribution industry. We are seeking someone with knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning work, and demonstrate a proven ability to estimate costs for industrial power generation projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for industrial projects in the power generation and gas compression sectors.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and requirements to determine labor, material, and equipment needs.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to develop comprehensive budgets and value engineering solutions.
• Evaluate bids from contractors and suppliers to ensure competitive and reliable pricing.
• Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle to reflect changes in scope and market conditions.
• Develop and maintain a historical database of costs across all projects.
• Participate in project meetings and provide cost-related insights to support decision-making.
• Visit jobsites occasionally to gather information and validate estimate assumptions.
• Maintain organized documentation and records for all estimates and project correspondence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of cost estimating experience in power generation, refinery, pipeline, or transmission and distribution projects.
• Working knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering preferred but not required.
• Understanding of traditional Project Controls practices.
• Ability to read and interpret CPM schedules.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with estimating software specific to industrial projects.