Senior Industrial Estimator – Civil, Piping & Mechanical

The Judge Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD

LTD

401(k) immediate matching & vesting

Choice of PPO, HSA, FSA

Employee discounts

PTO

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Sr. Construction Estimator in Houston, TX, to develop accurate cost estimates for large industrial projects.

You will lead takeoffs, pricing, and schedule development for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes, with a focus on piping and mechanical systems. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, strong knowledge of P&IDs, isometrics, and civil/structural methods, and experience with EPC or design-build delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of industry experience.
• 10+ years estimating experience in industrial construction.
• Experience with midstream/downstream Oil & Gas projects.
• Knowledge of civil and structural construction methods.
• EPC or design-build delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes, with emphasis on piping and mechanical systems.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and price using Trimble Accubid and Excel.
• Review drawings and specs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with project teams to validate assumptions and execution plans.
• Develop pricing for lump sum, unit rate, and time-and-materials proposals.
• Develop construction schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes for scope alignment.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Support bid reviews, estimate reconciliations, and post-bid handoffs.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

P&ID interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

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

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Trimble Accubid

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Judge Group seeks a Sr. Construction Estimator in Houston, TX, to develop accurate cost estimates for large industrial projects.

You will lead takeoffs, pricing, and schedule development for civil, structural, and mechanical scopes, with a focus on piping and mechanical systems. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of estimating experience in industrial construction, strong knowledge of P&IDs, isometrics, and civil/structural methods, and experience with EPC or design-build delivery.