Estimating Manager

Job Title: Estimating Manager, Pipelines
Location: Spring, TX/ The Woodlands, TX
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Schedule: In Office, 1 day work-from-home

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company providing professional contract and permanent staff to a diverse worldwide client base across the energy, industrial, and process manufacturing sectors. Our client, a fast-growing EPC firm, has a permanent opportunity for an Estimating Manager to be based in Spring/ The Woodlands/ North Houston, TX.

Job Summary The Pipeline Estimating Manager will play a key role in supporting our West Texas operations where we design, build, and maintain critical oil and gas infrastructure across the region. The Pipeline Estimating Manager is responsible for preparing detailed and accurate cost estimates for pipeline, facility, and integrity projects, from concept through execution. This role ensures competitive and profitable bids that reflect our client's field expertise, safety standards, and operational excellence.

The Estimating Manager works closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and field operations teams to develop comprehensive cost models and proposals that drive our success in the energy infrastructure market.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop Complete Pipeline Estimates: Prepare detailed cost estimates for oil and gas pipeline construction, gathering systems, facility tie-ins, compressor stations, and pipeline integrity work specific to our client's West Texas business unit.
• Pre-Bid & Client Interface: Attend client pre-bid meetings, review RFQs, technical drawings, and project scopes. Conduct site visits to evaluate field conditions and gather data impacting project cost and schedule.
• Cost Modeling: Utilize company's approved estimating tools, databases, and historical data to build competitive bids that include direct labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor, and indirect costs.
• Collaboration with Operations: Work closely with West Texas project managers and field leadership to validate assumptions, resource requirements, and production rates reflective of field capabilities.
• Bid Strategy Development: Assist in developing bid strategies aligned with Company's operational strengths and client expectations, ensuring accuracy and margin protection.
• Estimate Review & Presentation: Participate in estimate reviews with leadership, presenting detailed cost breakdowns and justifications.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain and update Company's cost history database, productivity metrics, and material pricing for ongoing accuracy.
• Project Handover: Support project transitions by communicating estimate assumptions, resource allocations, and scope details to operations teams.
• Market Knowledge: Stay informed of regional market conditions, competitor pricing, and West Texas labor and material trends.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience estimating pipeline construction or facility projects within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction methods, welding and manufacturing, compressor/pump stations, and facility tie-ins.
• Experience with Hard Dollar, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Onscreen Takeoff, Excel.

• Proven track record preparing estimates from RFQs, P&IDs, isometrics, and client specifications.
• Experience with unit rate and lump-sum estimating.
• Prior field experience in pipeline or facility construction is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with clients, engineers, and field personnel.
• High degree of professionalism and accountability with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to Strike’s core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Based primarily in an office setting, with regular travel to project sites across West Texas and surrounding regions.
• Must be able to walk job sites, climb over pipeline right-of-way, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Standard business hours Monday through Friday; extended hours as project demands require.

About the Company
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a PE-backed, fast growing EPC firm providing solutions to the Oil & Gas, Data Center, and Power industry. The successful applicant will receive a competitive annual compensation package, generous medical benefits, PTO, matching 401K, holidays, and more.

Candidate must have authorization to work in the US without a visa or ongoing work permit.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.