Lead Estimator - EPC/O&G Bid Leader & Team Mentor

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Lead Estimator for our client, an EPC contractor delivering large-scale industrial projects in Southeast Houston (Pasadena). The role leads the estimating team, develops bids from walk-through to submittal, and interfaces with Project Managers and Construction.

You will own the estimate process, review drawings and specs, coordinate material take-offs, and guide subcontractor scope development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating or construction experience (EPC preferred) in industrial construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Some knowledge of instrumentation and electrical estimation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and credibility.
• Strong data analysis skills with MS Excel.
• MS Project and Primavera P6 experience preferred.
• TWIC and HASC Basic Plus required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and hold estimating team accountable; coordinate with Project Managers and Construction dept.
• Own estimate development from bid walk to submittal; complete client bid forms and cost breakdowns.
• Review drawings and specs to determine scope; lead estimating and standard process.
• Support project management with estimates, proposals, bid forms; identify gaps.
• Develop quantity surveys from plans and specs; create MTOs with Purchasing.
• Lead development and review of subcontractor SOW; coordinate field visits.
• Lead estimate review meetings and present to Project Management, Estimating Manager, Construction Management, and Executive Management.
• Attend internal kick-off meetings and ensure proper handover of estimate information upon award.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Team leadership

Excel data analysis

Bid coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM or Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Primavera P6

TWIC

HASC Basic Plus

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Lead Estimator for our client, an EPC contractor delivering large-scale industrial projects in Southeast Houston (Pasadena). The role leads the estimating team, develops bids from walk-through to submittal, and interfaces with Project Managers and Construction.

You will own the estimate process, review drawings and specs, coordinate material take-offs, and guide subcontractor scope development.