What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at Fulkrum?
We have an Oil & Gas client seeking to hire a Construction Estimator to join their team based in Houston, TX . In this role, you will be responsible for estimating total installed capital costs for various industrial projects, including hydrogen facilities, air separation plants, and packaged plants.
Must-have experience : Advanced experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator / Demonstrated ability to lead full EPC lump sum proposals and projects over $1B estimated value
Industry : Oil & Gas
Work location : Houston, TX
Workplace : Hybrid
Work Schedule : 40 hours a week / Monday-Friday
Work type : W2 Contract
Estimated Duration : March 2025 – June 2025
Rate : Hourly with 1.5x OT
Benefits : Medical / Dental / Vision / Roth IRA
Key Responsibilities :
Prepare detailed cost estimates for capital projects ranging from $10M to over $1B.
Develop estimate plans and coordinate with Proposals, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams.
Serve as an internal expert on estimating methods and ensure consistency across projects.
Generate full cost estimates from conceptual AACEI Class V to detailed Class II estimates.
Review procurement pricing, contractor bids, and bulk material costs.
Provide risk analysis, contingency recommendations, and quality assurance for estimates.
Lead and mentor junior estimators while promoting best practices in cost estimating.
Present estimate review packages to senior management and project stakeholders.
Support the development of estimate benchmarks and historical performance comparisons.
Ensure estimates align with project scope, risk assessment, and execution strategies.
Qualifications :
10 years of experience in construction estimating, specifically for large-scale industrial projects.
Expertise in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator and EPC lump sum proposals over $1B.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills to assess estimates and historical data.
Proven ability to manage multinational estimating teams and coordinate across locations.
Experience delivering cost estimates for global projects.
Strong presentation and communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
Ability to develop estimates for modular scope projects and mentor junior estimators.
Strong understanding of both direct and indirect cost elements in construction estimates.
This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a background in large-scale industrial construction estimating who want to work on global projects!
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