Senior Estimator – Mechanical/Civil/Structural (Data Centers)

Clear Concepts, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Concepts, Inc. in the Houston area seeks an experienced Senior Estimator (Mechanical/Civil/Structural) to join our team supporting large-scale EPC and data center projects.

The role is fully onsite in Channelview, TX, with a 40–45 hour workweek and minimal travel. The Senior Estimator will develop accurate cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes, review drawings, and collaborate with project teams to validate assumptions and strategies, using Trimble Accubid and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, OR 10 years experience in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, with a 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.
• 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 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

Estimating (industrial)

Piping expertise

Civil/structural knowledge

P&ID interpretation

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Trimble Accubid

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Clear Concepts, Inc. in the Houston area seeks an experienced Senior Estimator (Mechanical/Civil/Structural) to join our team supporting large-scale EPC and data center projects.

The role is fully onsite in Channelview, TX, with a 40–45 hour workweek and minimal travel. The Senior Estimator will develop accurate cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes, review drawings, and collaborate with project teams to validate assumptions and strategies, using Trimble Accubid and Excel