Estimating Planner
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Estimating Planner to support estimating and compliance activities for complex gas processing and modular equipment projects. The Estimating Planner plays a critical role in reviewing client specifications, industry codes, and standards to ensure estimates are accurate, competitive, and fully compliant. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on estimating experience, strong knowledge of processing plants and modular skidded units, and a practical understanding of manufacturing and shop-floor operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required (technical or industry education preferred)
- Estimating experience for processing plants required
- Experience with modular skidded units for gas processing facilities
- Hands-on manufacturing experience, including shop-floor exposure
- Working knowledge of ACCE and/or Cleopatra estimating software
- Strong understanding of oil & gas codes, standards, and client specifications
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Review RFQs for client specifications, codes, and standards
- Identify, interpret, and integrate compliance requirements into project estimates
- Develop and present compliance-related cost and schedule impacts
- Ensure estimates align with internal quality systems and procedures
- Define vendor and sub-tier supplier requirements for quotations
- Support client communications and negotiations related to specification compliance
- Establish compliance standards when client requirements are incomplete
- Obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing for major equipment and services
- Evaluate manufacturing capacity and shop-floor constraints to improve estimate accuracy
- Participate in project kick-off and manufacturing kick-off meetings
- Serve as the primary compliance resource during project execution
- Coordinate with engineering teams post-award for non-standard requirements
- Maintain estimating documentation and update CRM records
- Build and maintain vendor relationships within the oil & gas market
- Keep vendor pricing and cost databases current
- Transfer awarded project estimates into the ERP system
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, vendors, and customers
- Travel occasionally as required
Benefits
- High salary range with strong long-term growth potential
- Direct involvement in large-scale gas processing projects
- Collaboration across estimating, engineering, manufacturing, and clients
- Opportunity to be a key decision-maker in compliance and cost strategy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
