Estimator - Oil & Gas or Mining

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Dose in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced cost estimator to lead early cost estimation for capital projects, shaping budgets and cost controls. You will work with clients and consultants to establish accurate baselines and support informed decision-making across EPC/oil & gas or mining initiatives, emphasizing accuracy, delivery, and cross-functional coordination.

The role requires 5–10 years of estimating large projects, Aspen Tech knowledge, an Engineering/Construction Management

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience estimating large EPC/oil & gas or mining projects.
• Aspen Tech knowledge required.
• Engineering/Construction Management degree.
• On-site experience and strong organizational skills.
• Continual focus on accuracy and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Negotiate costs with Contractors.
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Lead cost management activities when required.
• Maintain liaison with client and consultants at all project stages.
• Identify improvements to cost management procedures and templates.
• Support junior estimators and maintain a collaborative team attitude.
• Adhere to SOX controls where applicable.

Skills

team player

flexible

positive attitude

cost estimating

budgeting

risk consulting

Education

Engineering/Construction Management Degree

Tools

Aspen Tech

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead early cost estimation for capital projects and portfolios, shaping budgets and cost controls. You will collaborate with clients and consultants to ensure accurate cost baselines and enable informed decision-making. You'll apply your estimating expertise to value engineering and contractor cost validation, driving consistent cost management across projects. The position sits within a cost management team that supports ambitious, large-scale EPC/oil & gas or mining initiatives. You'll operate in a client-facing environment with a focus on accuracy, delivery, and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications
• Negotiate costs with Contractors
• Utilize appropriate estimating tools and benchmarks
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports for clients
• Contribute to value engineering; validate final accounts
• Maintain liaison with client and consultants at all project stages
• Lead cost management activities when required
• Identify improvements to cost management procedures and templates
• Perform estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs
• Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects with timely and accurate processing
• Provide input into value engineering and approve final costs
• Support junior estimators and maintain a positive, collaborative team attitude
• Adhere to SOX controls where applicable

Key requirements

• 5-10 years of experience estimating large EPC/Oil & Gas or mining projects
• Aspen Tech knowledge
• Engineering/Construction Management Degree
• On-site experience
• Self-started / Career driven / Well organized
• Must reside in continental United States

• team player
• flexible
• positive attitude
• cost estimating
• budgeting
• risk consulting