Senior Estimator, Oil & Gas/Power/Data Center Projects

Fermi Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fermi Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate, well-documented cost estimates across its capital portfolio, including oil & gas, power generation, and data centers.

The role supports bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and alignment with project controls to convert estimates into budgets. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of estimating experience on capital projects, strong take-off skills, and familiarity with AACE estimate classes and cost practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of estimating experience on capital projects in oil & gas, power, and/or data centers.
• Strong quantity take-off skills and cost buildup knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual through definitive estimates for oil & gas, power, and data center projects per AACE classes.
• Develop quantity take-offs and price direct/indirect costs for multiple scopes (civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, controls).
• Estimate major equipment using vendor quotes, historical data, and parametric models.
• Build and maintain labor productivity, craft rates, and pricing benchmarks by sector and region.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Cost estimation

Bid evaluation

Cost controls

Project controls coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Fermi Inc. is seeking an experienced Estimator to develop accurate, well-documented cost estimates across its capital portfolio, including oil & gas, power generation, and data centers.

The role supports bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and alignment with project controls to convert estimates into budgets. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of estimating experience on capital projects, strong take-off skills, and familiarity with AACE estimate classes and cost practices.