HOUSTON - Cost Engineer

Aquatech International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

401K plan

Job summary

Aquatech International in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Estimator. The role focuses on costing, vendor coordination, and bid management for EPC projects across civil, mechanical, piping, and building works. Proficiency in RS Means, Sage, and Aspen Estimating is required.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of estimating experience, strong Excel and SAP skills, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred. On-site role with regular business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of Estimator experience.
• Experience in Civil works, Mechanical Installation, Building works, MEP, and E&I installations.
• In-depth knowledge of labor costs by trade and region.
• Hands-on RS Means & Sage estimating software experience.
• Proficiency in Aspen Estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain proposal-specific costing data.
• Obtain vendor/contractor quotes and work with Application Engineers during proposals.
• Cross-check quotations against project specifications and request revisions.
• Maintain proposal database.
• Develop and maintain quote logs for EPC items (civil, mechanical, piping, structures, MEP, E&I).
• Develop EPC RFQs and verify supplier quotations for compliance.
• Prepare material and labor estimates for installation activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Manage bids from vendors/contractors.
• Use bid data to perform detailed cost analysis.
• Prepare estimates using RS Means and Sage (Timberline).
• Proficient in Aspen Estimating software.
• Present prepared estimates to Project Manager and Management.
• Compile and record actual costs.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation with vendors

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office

MS Excel

SAP proficiency

RS Means/Sage estimating

Aspen estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

10+ years Estimator experience

Tools

RS Means & Sage (Timberline)

Aspen Estimating

SAP

Job description

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of critical minerals, water scarcity, and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that enable competitive, sustainable infrastructure. As a leading global provider of water and industrial process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more atwww.aquatech.com

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Estimator to work in our Houston, TX location. The hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Estimation Engineer will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will be an expert in costing and estimation. The candidate will be technically strong, have experience in construction, and be good with Microsoft Excel.

Job Description

• Generate and maintain proposal-specific costing data
• Obtaining vendor/contractor quotes and working in conjunction with the Application Engineers during the proposal development stage
• Cross-check quotations during the proposal development stage against project specifications and confirm compliance or request revisions from the vendor.
• Maintain proposal database
• Responsible for developing and maintaining existing quote log files with pre-bid quote, project quote, and project PO data for EPC-related items like:
• o Civil works
• o Concrete
• o Mechanical Equipment Installation
• o Piping Installation
• o Site Fabricated Tanks
• o Pipe Racks and Pipe Supports
• o Building
• o MEP Building works
• o E & I Installation
• o BOP Installation
• Developing EPC RFQs, verifying supplier quotations against customer specifications to ensure compliance.
• Preparing material estimates and labor manhour estimates for the installation activities
• Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
• Managing bids from vendors and contractors
• Using bid data to prepare a detailed cost analysis
• Prepare estimates using estimating software like RS Means & Sage (Formerly Timberline)
• Proficient in Aspen Estimating software
• Presenting prepared estimates to the Project Manager & Management.
• Compiling and recording actual costs

Skill Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Negotiation skills and experience with vendors/suppliers
• Highly organized and attention to detail
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient with SAP
• Hands-on experience using estimating software like RS Means & Sage (Formerly Timberline)
• Highly proficient in using the estimating software ASPEN

Benefits

• Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands

Lifting/carrying/moving and exerting up to 50 lbs.of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May need to climb ladders, cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site. It involves sitting at a desk for extended periods. Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy area

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferable
• Minimum Ten (10) or more years of experience working as an Estimator
• Experience in estimation of Civil works, Mechanical Installation works (Heavy Industrial), Building works,
• MEP, and E & I Installation works.
• In-depth knowledge of labor costs per trade and by region/ location.
• Hands-on experience with RS Means & Sage (Formerly Timberline) estimating software.
• Proficiency in ASPEN Estimating software