About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Project Estimator to support capital cost estimating for large-scale energy EPC projects (including LNG). This is an entry-level to early-career role with a strong development pathway toward Project Estimator responsibilities.

• Perform quantity takeoffs from design drawings and 3D models across commodities (concrete, steel, piping, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical equipment).
• Apply unit rates (cost and job hours) to quantities using standard estimating templates.
• Price non-manual services and gather labor/ODC inputs for discipline-specific tasks.
• Collect, reconcile, and verify data for summary comparisons and documentation of assumptions.
• Support estimate generation and consolidation under direction of discipline leads and the Project Estimator.
• Assist with cost studies, trend estimates, and life‑cycle cost estimates in your area of specialization.
• Participate in design-scope reviews and coordinate undefined scope assumptions with stakeholders.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or related field preferred; equivalent international degrees considered.
• Typically 0–2 years (university hire) or 4–6 years relevant experience in estimating, project controls, or construction.
• Able to perform takeoffs from drawings and models; familiarity with common construction commodities.
• Basic understanding of EPC estimating fundamentals: direct-hire labor and job hours, unit rates, materials, subcontracts, indirects, and ODCs.
• Strong Excel skills (large datasets, lookups, pivot tables).
• Accurate, disciplined data collection and reconciliation skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to document assumptions.
• Collaborative, receptive to direction, and able to meet estimating schedule milestones.
• Interest in building a career in energy and LNG cost estimating.

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Location & Work Type

• Primary job location: Houston, TX.
• Job supports telecommute / part-time telework (job classified as TELECOMMUTE). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• You will be employed directly by Confidential Client; Careertakes supports the hiring process as a third-party recruiter.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (source data): $128,059 per year — estimated. This is the salary figure provided in the original posting and is shown for transparency.
• Confidential Client offers competitive benefits designed to support career growth, well-being, and work-life balance (medical, retirement, leave programs, learning & development). Exact benefits may vary by role and location.

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Why Join

• Hands-on exposure to full estimating workflows on large energy projects.
• Clear development path toward Project Estimator roles.
• Work on industry-scale EPC and LNG projects with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Collaborative culture emphasizing safety, quality, and professional growth.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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