Senior Construction Cost Estimator - Hybrid Role

Sargent & Lundy; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,019 - 152,807; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator for a hybrid role in Amarillo, TX. You will prepare detailed capital cost estimates, perform quantity take-offs, and coordinate with project teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include developing engineering equipment lists, applying markups, and supporting cost control through CPI/SPI analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience with estimating functions from conceptual through construction phases.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills for cost modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates using company tools and data.
• Perform material take-offs and vendor pricing for costing support.
• Coordinate information flow with project teams to meet deadlines.
• Input cost/quantity data into databases and maintain records.
• Develop Basis of Estimate documents and escalation calculations.
• Lead development of equipment lists, studies, and reports.
• Assist in reconciling estimates with budgets and actual costs.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Earned value management

Education

Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Degree

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Cost Estimator for a hybrid role in Amarillo, TX. You will prepare detailed capital cost estimates, perform quantity take-offs, and coordinate with project teams to ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience and strong Excel skills. Responsibilities include developing engineering equipment lists, applying markups, and supporting cost control through CPI/SPI analysis.