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Job Description

Overview

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Facility Mechanical Estimator with over 5 years of experience in estimating pipeline construction or facility projects within the oil and gas industry, focusing on projects ranging from 2 million to 35 million dollars.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for pipeline, facility, and integrity projects.
  • Ensure bids reflect field expertise and are competitive and profitable.
  • Work with project management, engineering, procurement, and field operations teams to develop cost models.
  • Prepare pipeline estimates.
  • Prepare cost estimates for various projects including Oil and Gas Pipeline Construction, Gathering Systems, Tie-ins, Compressor Stations, and Pipeline Integrity Projects.
  • Attend pre-bid meetings.
  • Review RFQs, technical drawings, and project scopes.
  • Evaluate field conditions.
  • Utilize estimating tools and databases to build all-inclusive competitive bids.
  • Collaborate with operations.
  • Develop bid strategies.
  • Participate in estimate reviews.
  • Update cost history database for accuracy.
  • Support project handover.

Requirements

  • 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, and Excel.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Services
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Discount Programs

Additional Information

  • Onsite position located in Highlands, TX.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
Legal Services
Tuition Reimbursement
Fitness Reimbursement
Wellness Programs
Employee Discount Programs
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How this job compares in Highlands, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $76/hr, this posting sits about 180% above the $27/hr median for welding jobs across Texas — toward the top of a $22–$35/hr middle band drawn from 432 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 99% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

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