Estimator – Mechanical

Saulsbury

Mechanical estimator preparing cost estimates and bid proposals for Saulsbury Industries’ heavy industrial EPC projects. Assessing quantities, labor, equipment, risks, and subcontractor quotes.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques, with a strong understanding of construction industry practices and standards. Capable of preparing detailed cost estimates and managing bid processes while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

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Cost EstimatingEPC ExperienceEstimating Software (MC2)Construction Field ExperienceBid Management

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimatingQuantity Take-OffsBlueprint ReadingEstimating StrategiesLabor Cost AnalysisConstruction Equipment RequirementsBid Document ControlRisk IdentificationProject Proposal PreparationSafety Regulations Compliance

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerProfessionalismEthical Conduct

Industry Keywords

Oil and Gas IndustryPetro-ChemicalGas ProcessingHeavy Industrial FacilitiesPower IndustryRefiningEPC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and take ownership for cost estimating of bids and project proposals
Identify risk, opportunities, and maintain a winning strategy
Prepare detailed estimates according to scope of work, blueprints, specifications, and other documentation
Prepare quantity take-offs for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment
Apply work-hour unit rates to generate overall direct work hours
Determine construction equipment requirements
Determine temporary facilities and field non-manual staffing requirements
Assist with soliciting quotes from material and equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and specified manufacturers
Distribute and maintain control of bid documents
Identify special client or project requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, HES requirements and services
Analyze project location and associated productivity
Review labor costs and applicable licensing requirements
Ensure bid forms are completed and properly executed
Facilitate bid review meetings with Business Unit Management, estimating group, and/or business line management
Coordinate with other departments during the bid process on proposals
Occasionally travel and conduct construction site observations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ experience with EPC, Gas Plant, Oil and Gas industry experience
Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 a plus
Competitive bid experience in petro-chemical, power, gas processing, refining and other heavy industrial facilities
Construction field experience highly preferred
Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques
Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
Knowledge of estimating Best Practices
Occasional travel required
Follow safety regulations while on jobsite visits, including wearing proper attire, safety gear, protective hat, safety glasses and shoes as required
Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Professional, ethical, and team player willing to grow with the company
Overtime may be required to meet work demands
Ability to stand, walk, or sit 1/3 to 2/3’s of the scheduled work shift
Ability to read engineering blueprints, reduced-size black-and-white drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates and other documents
Ability to observe construction progress outdoors over rough or uneven terrain, which may be dusty, muddy, wet and noisy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full time employment
Remote work option stated in the location information