Pipeline Estimator

About the Company and Team

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment company with over 90 years of combined experience, serving as the world's premier engineering staffing provider. Operating from more than 80 offices across 45 countries, we support the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, and Manufacturing sectors. We partner with high-growth organizations to deliver critical talent that enables project execution and operational success. Our client is a fast-growing EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company based in the Houston, TX area, recognized for its active presence in the U.S. energy infrastructure market.

About the Role

This Pipeline Estimator position is integral to the front-end project lifecycle, serving as the bridge between commercial strategy and field execution. The role is designed to develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for pipeline construction, facilities, and integrity scopes. You will interface closely with project management, engineering, and field operations to ensure that every estimate reflects real-world execution capabilities, current market conditions, and specific commercial goals.

In this role, you will not only build cost models but also influence bid strategies that balance win probability with margin protection. The position offers a direct impact on high-value infrastructure projects, allowing you to see your estimates tied closely to execution reality. You will work within a collaborative, operations-driven environment with clear visibility to leadership, ensuring a seamless transition from estimation to project handover.

Day in the Life

Your work will span a mix of office-based analysis and field engagement. You will review RFQs, drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications, often participating in pre-bid meetings and conducting site visits to assess constructability and identify key cost drivers. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to building comprehensive cost models using internal tools and historical data, while collaborating with project managers and field leadership to validate assumptions and production rates.

You will also be responsible for maintaining cost databases and monitoring regional labor trends and material pricing within the West Texas energy infrastructure markets. While primarily office-based, the role requires regular travel to project sites across West Texas, including field exposure where you will navigate pipeline right-of-way and work in variable outdoor conditions to ensure your estimates align with on-the-ground realities.

Hiring Process and Application

NES Fircroft is committed to a streamlined hiring process to connect top talent with our client's urgent needs. Candidates interested in this permanent role should submit their application directly through the NES Fircroft portal or contact a recruiter to discuss the opportunity further. The process typically involves an initial screening to verify qualifications, followed by interviews with the client's leadership team to assess technical fit and cultural alignment.

Equal Opportunity and Culture

NES Fircroft is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support a safety-first, execution-focused culture and value diversity in all its forms. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Our commitment extends to providing market-leading benefits packages and ensuring all contractors are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.