Senior Estimator: Mechanical/Civil/Structural

The Recruiting Hive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Sr. Estimator (Mechanical/Civil/Structural) to join our Houston-area team on large-scale industrial EPC and data center projects.

This is a fully onsite role in Channelview, TX with a typical 40–45 hour week and minimal travel. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes, perform quantity takeoffs in Accubid and Excel, review drawings, develop pricing for various contract types, and support bid reviews from pre-bid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or 10+ years of experience.
• 10+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, with a strong focus on mechanical/piping scopes.
• Strong working 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.
• Experience supporting EPC or design-build project delivery models, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical construction scopes, with primary emphasis on piping and mechanical systems.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, and equipment pricing using Trimble Accubid and Microsoft Excel.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents to ensure accurate and complete estimates.
• Collaborate with project management, engineering, and construction teams to validate assumptions and execution strategies.
• Develop pricing for lump sum, unit rate, and time-and-materials proposals.
• Develop construction schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes, ensuring alignment with project scope and estimating standards.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Support bid reviews, estimate reconciliations, and post-bid handoff meetings.
• Maintain estimating databases, historical cost data, and productivity benchmarks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

10+ years of estimating experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Trimble Accubid

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Sr. Estimator (Mechanical/Civil/Structural) to join our Houston-area team on large-scale industrial EPC and data center projects.

This is a fully onsite role in Channelview, TX with a typical 40–45 hour week and minimal travel. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes, perform quantity takeoffs in Accubid and Excel, review drawings, develop pricing for various contract types, and support bid reviews from pre-bid