Onsite Senior Mechanical Estimator – Midland

Strike, LLC; Midland, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Strike, LLC in Midland, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to independently develop accurate mechanical estimates by reviewing bid documents, performing detailed takeoffs for piping, welding, equipment, and facilities, and preparing clear proposals. This role serves as the primary technical estimator for piping, mechanical, welding, equipment setting, and facility work.

You will interpret drawings, validate constructability, evaluate vendor quotes, identify risks and scope gaps, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent field experience or 5–10 years in a similar estimating role accepted.
• Professional certifications such as AACEI CEP, PMP, or ASPE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete and accurate mechanical estimates from drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed takeoffs for piping, welding, equipment, valves, structural components, and mechanical systems.
• Analyze drawings for constructability issues, scope gaps, and quantity discrepancies.
• Prepare labor build-ups using production rates, craft hours, crew compositions, and historical data.
• Utilize Supply Chain to solicit, evaluate, and normalize vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to assess site conditions and risks.
• Identify risks, assumptions, exclusions, and prepare proposal clarifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineering, and field teams to validate installation methods and labor assumptions.
• Support value engineering and alternative construction approaches.
• Prepare estimate summaries, cost breakdowns, and pricing sheets for internal review.
• Maintain cost data, unit rates, and historical production information.
• Support conceptual, budgetary, and FEL-level estimates as needed.
• Provide complete estimate logic, quantities, and assumptions during project handoff.
• Supply Project Controls with required cost data for accurate job setup and tracking.
• Manage multiple bids and communicate status updates to leadership.

Skills

P&IDs reading

Isometrics reading

Mechanical drawings

Labor estimates

Cost modeling

Excel advanced

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

InEight

HeavyBid

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Strike, LLC in Midland, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to independently develop accurate mechanical estimates by reviewing bid documents, performing detailed takeoffs for piping, welding, equipment, and facilities, and preparing clear proposals. This role serves as the primary technical estimator for piping, mechanical, welding, equipment setting, and facility work.

You will interpret drawings, validate constructability, evaluate vendor quotes, identify risks and scope gaps, and