Lead Estimator

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

Job summary

Hatch is seeking a Lead Estimator in Houston, TX, to drive comprehensive cost estimates for heavy industrial construction projects. The role requires extensive experience in EPCM environments, leading a team of estimators, and proficiency with estimating tools and MS Office.

The successful candidate will deliver accurate estimates, coordinate with engineering, and support project gate reviews while adhering to global and regional estimating guidelines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in an estimating role, preferably on medium/large multi-discipline EPCM projects.
• Experience leading a team of estimators.
• Heavy industrial estimating experience.
• Knowledge of EPC/LSTK estimating techniques.
• Strong MS Office and estimating tools experience.
• Site experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand estimating scope of work, deliverables, schedule, and estimate classifications.
• Develop the estimate plan and initiate kick-off.
• Coordinate MTO deliverables with engineering.
• Deliver accurate estimates per procedures and standards.
• Perform bottom-up calculations of direct/indirect costs.
• Establish escalation/contingency requirements.
• Prepare Basis of Estimate and client presentations.
• Maintain and upgrade estimating database.
• Input to Gate Release Meetings.

Skills

Estimating leadership

MS Office

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Requisition ID101659-Posted08/31/2026

Job Category:Project Controls; Construction

Location:Houston,TX,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-classproject delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in theengineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking an Lead Estimator to join our team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate is expected to have prior experience working on heavy industrial construction projects. Conformance to the Project Lifecycle Process, Global and Regional Estimating Guidelines and sound first principle estimating techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding estimating scope of work, deliverables, schedule of execution, estimate structure, formats, reports etc.;
• Develop the estimate plan and initiate estimate kick-off meeting;
• Coordinate MTO deliverables with engineering;
• Delivery of an accurate and comprehensive estimate in accordance with estimating procedures, standards, and practices and estimate classifications;
• Bottom-up calculation of direct and indirect field costs, factorization or other methods as appropriate to the estimate classification;
• Establishment of project escalation and contingency requirements;
• Calculation of cash expenditure, predicted escalation over project duration;
• Attendance of estimate review meetings;
• Issue of the Basis of Estimate and prepare client estimate presentations;
• Monitoring and upgrading of the estimating database;
• Preparation and input to Gate Release Meetings.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10 years of experience in an estimating role, ideally on medium / large multi-discipline projects in an EPCM environment throughout various classes of estimate;
• Demonstrated experience in leading estimates including supervision of a team of estimators;
• Preferred experience in electrical estimating discipline;
• Heavy industrial experience required;
• Strong MS Office skills and experience with tools and estimating systems;
• Site experience would be an asset;
• Knowledge of EPC/LSTK estimating techniques;
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.