I&E Estimator — Oil & Gas Projects

Strike; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Strike is seeking a Project Estimator in Spring, TX to support the Instrumentation & Electrical division by developing accurate, timely cost estimates for capital projects and maintenance work across Strike’s operating regions.

You will work with Regional I/E Operations Managers, Project Managers, Supply Chain, and senior estimators to ground estimates in real field conditions and Strike’s safety and client-service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in I&E estimating or field-type work supporting estimating functions.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop sheets, schematics, panel layouts, and one-line diagrams.
• Working knowledge of Accubid software.
• Understanding of NEC, NEMA, and Oil & Gas standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates using Strike’s approved tools, historical data, labor metrics, and established methodologies.
• Interpret RFQs and project documents; review RFQs, P&IDs, one-line diagrams, loop sheets, specs, and scopes of work.
• Perform material & labor take-offs for conduit, cable, terminations, panels, devices, instrumentation, grounding, controls, and all I/E materials.
• Support pre-bid meetings & site walkdowns to gather scope and constructability information.
• Vendor & subcontractor pricing: obtain, review, and validate quotes with Supply Chain.
• Document estimate assumptions with basis-of-estimate and labor details.
• Maintain cost history, pricing logs, benchmarking data, and templates.
• Collaborate with Regional Operations, Supply Chain, HSE, and PMs to reflect field conditions.
• Support value engineering and alternative approaches for cost savings.

Skills

Excel

I/E estimating

P&IDs interpretation

MS Project

Analytical skills

Communications

Education

Degree in Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

Accubid software

Job description

Strike is seeking a Project Estimator in Spring, TX to support the Instrumentation & Electrical division by developing accurate, timely cost estimates for capital projects and maintenance work across Strike’s operating regions.

You will work with Regional I/E Operations Managers, Project Managers, Supply Chain, and senior estimators to ground estimates in real field conditions and Strike’s safety and client-service standards.