Senior Mechanical Estimator

The Judge Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator with experience managing projects in the Midstream Oil and Gas market with project scope from 2 million to 35 million dollars. Deliver accurate estimates, reduce project risk, and help the company secure profitable, buildable work. COMPENSATION: 145k to 160k plus bonus LOCATION: Onsite position located in Fort Collins, CO MUST HAVE: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (Will consider 5+ years in an estimating role) MUST HAVE: Experience managing projects in the Midstream Oil and Gas market with project scope from 2 million to 35 million dollars MUST HAVE: 5+ years estimating experience in the Midstream Oil & Gas industry. MUST HAVE: Proven experience estimating pipelines, facilities, and terminals. MUST HAVE: Professional certifications such as AACEI CEP, PMP, or ASPE preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES - Create accurate mechanical estimates from bid documents for piping, mechanical, welding, equipment setting, and facility work - Prepare detailed material and labor takeoffs - Interpret drawings, verify constructability, utilize vendor quotes, foresee risks and scope gaps - Ensure accurate pricing - Manage multiple bids - Maintains disciplined estimating practices - Update cost data, and supports project teams - Perform detailed takeoffs for piping, welding, equipment, valves, structural components - Prepare labor build-ups - Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks - Identify risks, assumptions, exclusions - Coordinate with project managers, engineering, and field teams - Prepare estimate summaries - Maintain cost data, unit rates - Support conceptual, budgetary, and FEL-level estimates EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related - Will consider 5+ years in an estimating role - Proficiency in mechanical takeoff methods for piping, welding, equipment, and structural components - Proficiency estimating software such as Harbor Estimator, (InEight, HeavyBid, etc.) - Very strong Excel skills (Vlookups, pivot tables, modeling) - Like to have; JD Edwards experience (cost codes), Power BI for estimating KPIs., Familiarity with construction scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project) - AACEI CEP, PMP, or ASPE preferred #JDP

Created: 2026-03-10