Senior Estimator - Oil & Gas

EnerMech • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Estimator will play a critical role in supporting the successful pursuit of tendering opportunities by delivering accurate, competitive, and technically compliant cost estimates. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop winning pricing strategies and ensure seamless transition from pre-contract (tendering) to project execution phases.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of estimating practices, tools, and software systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of accuracy with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid technical understanding of oil & gas operations.
• Experience with offshore pipeline and subsea pre-commissioning scopes.
• Hands-on field experience in a relevant technical discipline.
• 8–10+ years of experience in a similar estimating role within North America.

Responsibilities

• Communicate commercial and technical aspects of estimates effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support tendering activities to secure profitable and technically compliant work scopes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and achieve business objectives.
• Facilitate the handover of pre-contract information to project execution teams.
• Develop and implement competitive pricing strategies and optimized equipment/labor solutions.
• Prepare detailed cost and manpower estimates for onshore oil & gas projects.
• Utilize company-approved estimating tools, software, and methodologies.
• Interpret RFQs, drawings, and client requirements to develop accurate project estimates.
• Define labor and equipment requirements when client data is limited.
• Lead and coordinate proposal development, including, basis of estimate, scope definition, contract qualifications
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and job walks; document all relevant client communications.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, tools, and historical cost records.
• Prepare supporting documentation such as layouts, bid reviews, schedules, and tracking reports.
• Develop comprehensive estimates including: Management services, Equipment and materials, Construction and operational costs.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• 10 paid holidays
• Excellent bank of PTO
• Generous sick days policy
• Biweekly pay
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance coverage 1X Salary
• Strong leadership and a supportive company culture that values growth and collaboration!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees