Senior Estimator – Industrial EPC (Mech/Civil/Struct) Onsite

Food Management Search, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator (Mechanical/Civil/Structural) for industrial EPC and data center construction in the Houston area.

This onsite role requires deep estimation experience across mechanical piping, civil and structural scopes, with minimal travel. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, perform takeoffs, review drawings, and collaborate with PM and engineering teams to support lump sum, unit rate, and time-and-material proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
• 10+ years estimating experience in industrial construction with a focus on mechanical/piping scopes.
• Strong knowledge of civil and structural construction methods and cost drivers.
• Proficient with Trimble Accubid and Excel for detailed takeoffs and pricing.
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, civil drawings, and structural plans.
• Experience supporting EPC or design-build project delivery models; willingness for minimal travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes with piping focus.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop pricing for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Review drawings and specs for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with project teams to validate assumptions and strategies.
• Develop pricing for lump sum, unit rate, and time-and-material proposals.
• Develop construction schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Analyze subcontractor quotes for alignment with scope and standards.
• Identify risks, exclusions and value-engineering opportunities.
• Support bid reviews, reconciliations, and post-bid handoffs.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost data.

Skills

10+ years estimating experience in

industrial construction - mechanical/p

Civil & structural cost drivers

Trimble Accubid

Microsoft Excel

P&ID & isometrics interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Trimble Accubid

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. seeks a Senior Estimator (Mechanical/Civil/Structural) for industrial EPC and data center construction in the Houston area.

This onsite role requires deep estimation experience across mechanical piping, civil and structural scopes, with minimal travel. You will prepare detailed cost estimates, perform takeoffs, review drawings, and collaborate with PM and engineering teams to support lump sum, unit rate, and time-and-material proposals.