Senior Pipeline Estimator
Location: Denver, CO or Houston, TX
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $55.00 to $60.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Hybrid, approximately 3 days onsite per week
Start Date: July 13, 2026, or ASAP
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Pipeline Estimator to join a growing team supporting complex Oil and Gas pipeline and energy infrastructure projects. In this role, you will develop accurate project cost estimates, support project planning and execution, and collaborate with engineering, project controls, procurement, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical estimating expertise, extensive Oil and Gas experience, and the ability to independently lead estimating efforts on large-scale engineering and construction projects.
As the Senior Pipeline Estimator, you will:
- Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and detailed cost estimates for pipeline and energy infrastructure projects.
- Perform quantity takeoffs from engineering drawings, specifications, plans, and conceptual design documents.
- Develop comprehensive Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation and estimate narratives.
- Prepare complete project cost estimates that include labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, indirect costs, taxes, contingencies, overhead, and profit.
- Evaluate design changes, scope revisions, and contract modifications to determine cost impacts.
- Solicit, review, and incorporate vendor and subcontractor pricing into project estimates.
- Review estimates for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established estimating procedures.
- Partner with engineering, project controls, procurement, and construction teams to support project planning and execution.
- Assist with field estimating activities and construction cost evaluations.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior estimators while promoting estimating best practices.
- Participate in estimate reviews, project planning meetings, and risk assessment activities.
- Travel to project sites as needed, typically up to five days per month.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience supporting engineering or construction projects.
- Extensive experience estimating Oil and Gas pipeline and energy infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting field estimating and construction management activities.
- Strong understanding of:
- Pipeline construction methods
- Engineering drawings and specifications
- Construction contract documents
- Quantity takeoffs
- Cost estimating principles and methodologies
- Experience utilizing estimating database software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:
- Primavera
- Estimate and Schedule Transfer tools
- Contract Manager
- DMCS
- Other project controls and estimating software
- Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple estimates in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead estimating efforts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.