Senior Estimator - Industrial EPC (Mech/Civ/Struct) Onsite

Hire Consulting Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Estimator (Mechanical/Civil/Structural) to join our Houston team. You will develop accurate estimates for large-scale industrial EPC and design-build projects, with emphasis on piping and mechanical systems.

You’ll interpret drawings and specs, perform takeoffs, price labor/materials, and collaborate with PM, engineering, and construction teams to validate assumptions and strategies. Minimal travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction focusing on mechanical/piping.
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural construction methods and cost drivers.
• Advanced proficiency with Trimble Accubid and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, civil drawings, and structural plans.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting EPC or design-build project delivery models (preferred).
• Minimal travel for pre-bid site visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes with emphasis on piping.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and price labor, materials, and equipment.
• Review drawings and specs for completeness and accuracy of estimates.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and construction teams.
• Develop pricing for lump sum, unit rate, and time-and-materials proposals.
• Create construction schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Analyze subcontractor quotes to ensure alignment with scope and standards.
• Identify risks, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Support bid reviews, reconciliations, and post-bid handoffs.
• Maintain estimating databases and productivity benchmarks.

Skills

Degree or 10y exp

10+ years estimating

Civil/Structural costs

Trimble Accubid

MS Excel

P&ID interpretation

Isometrics interpretation

Analytical skills

EPC experience

Travel flexible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Trimble Accubid

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hire Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Estimator (Mechanical/Civil/Structural) to join our Houston team. You will develop accurate estimates for large-scale industrial EPC and design-build projects, with emphasis on piping and mechanical systems.

You’ll interpret drawings and specs, perform takeoffs, price labor/materials, and collaborate with PM, engineering, and construction teams to validate assumptions and strategies. Minimal travel is expected.