Senior Estimator - EPC Civil & Mechanical (Water Tech)

Aquatech International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

401K plan

Job summary

Aquatech International in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Estimator. The role focuses on costing, vendor coordination, and bid management for EPC projects across civil, mechanical, piping, and building works. Proficiency in RS Means, Sage, and Aspen Estimating is required.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of estimating experience, strong Excel and SAP skills, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred. On-site role with regular business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of Estimator experience.
• Experience in Civil works, Mechanical Installation, Building works, MEP, and E&I installations.
• In-depth knowledge of labor costs by trade and region.
• Hands-on RS Means & Sage estimating software experience.
• Proficiency in Aspen Estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain proposal-specific costing data.
• Obtain vendor/contractor quotes and work with Application Engineers during proposals.
• Cross-check quotations against project specifications and request revisions.
• Maintain proposal database.
• Develop and maintain quote logs for EPC items (civil, mechanical, piping, structures, MEP, E&I).
• Develop EPC RFQs and verify supplier quotations for compliance.
• Prepare material and labor estimates for installation activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Manage bids from vendors/contractors.
• Use bid data to perform detailed cost analysis.
• Prepare estimates using RS Means and Sage (Timberline).
• Proficient in Aspen Estimating software.
• Present prepared estimates to Project Manager and Management.
• Compile and record actual costs.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation with vendors

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office

MS Excel

SAP proficiency

RS Means/Sage estimating

Aspen estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

10+ years Estimator experience

Tools

RS Means & Sage (Timberline)

Aspen Estimating

SAP

Job description

Aquatech International in Houston, TX is seeking a full-time Estimator. The role focuses on costing, vendor coordination, and bid management for EPC projects across civil, mechanical, piping, and building works. Proficiency in RS Means, Sage, and Aspen Estimating is required.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of estimating experience, strong Excel and SAP skills, and a Bachelor’s degree preferred. On-site role with regular business hours.