Estimator - Oil & Gas or Mining

Turner & Townsend • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Estimator with Oil & Gas or Mining experience to lead early estimating processes for capital projects or portfolios of projects. The role may involve cost estimating and budgeting, risk consulting, validating contractor bids, and maintaining and updating cost and estimating databases for projects of varying complexity and size. Candidates must be local to Houston, Texas, and reside in the continental United States. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience estimating large EPC, Oil & Gas, or mining projects.
• Knowledge of Aspen Tech.
• Engineering or Construction Management degree.
• On-site experience.
• Must be local to Houston, Texas.
• Must reside in the continental United States.
• Self-started, career-driven, and well organized.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Meet and negotiate costs with contractors.
• Use appropriate estimating tools, including client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, and benchmarking.
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports and present them to the client.
• Provide input into value engineering and negotiate and approve final accounts and costs.
• Maintain liaison with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Provide leadership to the cost management team when necessary and ensure delivery of accountabilities.
• Identify improvements to cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Perform estimating, analysis, and verification of contractor costs.
• Manage cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring the process is timely and accurate.
• Support junior estimators and the team, remain flexible, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level