Lead Rotating Equipment Cost Estimator

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International (MCO-I); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International (MCO-I) in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead NUB Cost Estimator for Rotating Equipment. You will own the estimating basis, coordinate inputs from multiple functions, and drive accurate, competitive customer proposals.

You will collaborate with the Japan Estimation team, manage PDCA improvements, and develop tools and data references to support future growth and standardized practices within the estimating organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related discipline; equivalent combination may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process for MCO-I scope from technical scope definition through final customer proposal.
• Coordinate and integrate cost inputs from Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and other functions.
• Review project requirements and establish the appropriate scope, assumptions, work breakdown, and estimating basis.
• Review functional estimates for completeness, consistency, technical alignment, and cost basis; identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies and facilitate resolution.
• Work closely with the MCO Estimation team in Japan to track, develop, update, and complete estimates.
• Consolidate functional inputs into an integrated estimate and communicate key cost drivers, assumptions, risks, exclusions, and competitiveness considerations.
• Maintain and develop market cost references, historical cost data, benchmarks, S-curves, estimating tools, and methodologies.
• Own the estimating PDCA process, using estimated-versus-actual performance, lessons learned, and market data to continuously improve estimating accuracy and competitiveness.
• Facilitate periodic cross-functional reviews to update the estimating basis, tools, cost history, assumptions, and processes.
• Support value engineering, cost optimization, and other initiatives to improve proposal competitiveness.
• Ensure estimates and equipment specifications comply with applicable industry standards, regulations, and company requirements.

Skills

Cost estimation

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Excel modeling

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

PMP/CPE certification (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International (MCO-I) in Houston, TX is seeking a Lead NUB Cost Estimator for Rotating Equipment. You will own the estimating basis, coordinate inputs from multiple functions, and drive accurate, competitive customer proposals.

You will collaborate with the Japan Estimation team, manage PDCA improvements, and develop tools and data references to support future growth and standardized practices within the estimating organization.