Process Estimator – Oil & Industrial Projects (On‑Site)

Project Resource Collective; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Public holidays

401(k) with company match

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Project Resource Collective in Magnolia, TX, is seeking a Process Project Estimator to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for oil, gas, and industrial projects. You will own the RFQ/RFP response, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare BOMs, and coordinate divisions from civil to automation with Sales, Design, and Operations for hand-off to execution.

The role requires collaboration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple estimates while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related) or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 1–5 years of construction cost estimating or field experience in industrial process or oil gas projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, PIDs, isometric drawings, electrical diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across disciplines and with customers.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple estimates and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel skills for takeoffs and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Review RFP/RFQ packages and contract documents to define estimate scope and deadlines.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and generate Bills of Materials across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and automation scopes.
• Develop cost estimates by division and discipline, including general conditions and site considerations.
• Generate proposals and cost estimates using standard templates, updating terms and values as required.
• Develop scopes, inclusions, exclusions, and clarifications for proposals and subcontractor packages.
• Coordinate general arrangement drawings and design deliverables for estimates.
• Solicit, review, and negotiate quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Identify and evaluate new vendors and subcontractors for project needs.
• Communicate with owner representatives and support Sales Team on potential projects.
• Visit potential job sites for scoping and meetings; lead kickoff discussions for awarded contracts.
• Participate in PHA meetings and stakeholder coordination; publish meeting minutes.
• Develop overall estimate schedules and assignment of labor across the estimating team.
• Research construction means, methods, and equipment.

Skills

Cost estimating

Quantity takeoffs

Proposal generation

Vendor management

Coordination

Constructability analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Project Resource Collective in Magnolia, TX, is seeking a Process Project Estimator to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for oil, gas, and industrial projects. You will own the RFQ/RFP response, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare BOMs, and coordinate divisions from civil to automation with Sales, Design, and Operations for hand-off to execution.

The role requires collaboration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple estimates while meeting deadlines.