Estimator – Mechanical

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced cost estimator for industrial civil, structural steel, and piping projects in the Houston area. You will prepare detailed estimates from scopes, blueprints, and specifications, and own bid strategies to secure winning proposals.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy industrial estimating, strong reading of blueprints, and proficiency with MC2 Estimating Software. Occasional travel and strict adherence to safety are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with industrial civil, structural steel, process equipment, and piping estimating
• Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 is a plus
• Competitive bid experience in petrochemical, power, gas processing, refining, and other heavy industrial facilities
• Construction field experience highly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
• Knowledge of estimating best practices
• Occasional travel required
• Follow safety regulations during jobsite visits and wear required attire and safety gear
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, ethical, team-oriented, and willing to grow with the company
• Overtime may be required
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for one-third to two-thirds of the scheduled shift
• Ability to read engineering blueprints, drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, estimates, and other documents
• Ability to observe construction progress outdoors over rough or uneven terrain

Skills

Cost Estimation

Quantity Take-Offs

Estimating Strategies

Blueprint Reading

Labor Cost Analysis

Bid Document Control

Field Staffing Assessment

Risk Identification

Opportunity Analysis

Supplier Quote Solicitation

Tools

MC2 Estimating Software

Job description

• Prepare and take ownership of cost estimates for bids and project proposals
• Identify risks, opportunities, and maintain a winning bid strategy
• Prepare detailed estimates from scopes of work, blueprints, specifications, and other documentation
• Perform quantity take-offs for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment
• Apply work-hour unit rates to generate total direct work hours
• Assess construction equipment, temporary facilities, and field non-manual staffing requirements
• Assist with soliciting supplier, subcontractor, and manufacturer quotes
• Distribute and control bid documents
• Identify client and project requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, HES requirements, and services
• Analyze project locations and location-related productivity
• Review labor costs and licensing requirements
• Complete and execute bid forms
• Facilitate bid review meetings with business unit management, estimating, and business line management
• Coordinate with other departments during proposal development

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience with industrial civil, structural steel, process equipment, and piping estimating
• Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 is a plus
• Competitive bid experience in petrochemical, power, gas processing, refining, and other heavy industrial facilities
• Construction field experience highly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
• Knowledge of estimating best practices
• Occasional travel required
• Follow safety regulations during jobsite visits and wear required attire and safety gear
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, ethical, team-oriented, and willing to grow with the company
• Overtime may be required
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for one-third to two-thirds of the scheduled shift
• Ability to read engineering blueprints, drawings, specifications, reports, schedules, estimates, and other documents
• Ability to observe construction progress outdoors over rough or uneven terrain

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation for industrial projects, including civil, structural steel, and piping, while applying advanced estimating strategies and techniques. Proficient in analyzing project requirements and collaborating with teams to ensure successful bid submissions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cost Estimation
• Estimating Software
• Bid Strategy Development
• Construction Industry Practices
• Blueprint Reading

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cost Estimation
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Estimating Strategies
• Blueprint Reading
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Bid Document Control
• Field Staffing Assessment
• Risk Identification
• Opportunity Analysis
• Supplier Quote Solicitation

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team-Oriented
• Professional Ethics

Industry Keywords

• Petrochemical
• Power
• Gas Processing
• Refining
• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Construction Safety Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• MC2 Estimating Software