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The Mechanical Estimating Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all mechanical estimating activities for facility-based projects, including piping, mechanical, welding, equipment setting, and associated systems. This role ensures estimates are accurate, competitive, complete, and aligned with company standards, execution strategies, and market conditions.

The Mechanical Estimating Manager provides technical leadership, mentorship, and quality control across the estimating team while supporting bid strategy, risk evaluation, and executive decision-making. This position bridges estimating, operations, project controls, supply chain, and business development to ensure estimates support profitable, buildable work and successful project execution.

Primary Job Function:

· Lead and manage mechanical estimating efforts for facility projects across all bid phases.

· Oversee the development of accurate, complete mechanical estimates derived from drawings, specifications, and bid documents.

· Assign estimating responsibilities and manage workload distribution across the estimating team.

· Review and approve detailed takeoffs for piping, welding, equipment, valves, structural components, and mechanical systems.

· Ensure labor build-ups are developed using appropriate production rates, crew compositions, historical data, and execution strategies.

· Provide technical oversight to validate constructability, installation methods, and labor assumptions.

· Direct coordination with Supply Chain to solicit, evaluate, and normalize vendor and subcontractor pricing.

· Establish and enforce estimating standards, methodologies, and documentation requirements.

· Lead identification and documentation of risks, assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications.

· Support bid strategy development, value engineering, and alternative construction approaches.

· Participate in pre-bid meetings, job walks, and internal estimate reviews.

· Ensure estimate summaries, cost breakdowns, and pricing packages are accurate and executive ready.

· Support conceptual, budgetary, FEL, and detailed estimates as required.

· Ensure complete estimate logic, quantities, assumptions, and risks are communicated during project handoff.

· Provide Project Controls with validated cost data for job setup, WBS alignment, and cost tracking.

· Manage multiple bids simultaneously and provide status updates to leadership.

· Maintain organized, auditable estimate files and supporting documentation.

· Perform takeoffs and data entry task as required to support workload.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities:

· Mentor, coach, and develop senior, junior, and entry-level mechanical estimators.

· Establish performance expectations, accountability, and continuous improvement within the estimating team.

· Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations of estimating personnel.

· Serve as the primary technical authority for mechanical estimating questions and issue resolution.

· Promote consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all mechanical estimates.

· Lead post-bid and post-job reviews to capture lessons learned and improve estimating accuracy.

Required Technical Skills:

· Advanced proficiency in mechanical estimating for piping, welding, equipment installation, and structural components.

· Strong understanding of piping materials, pressure classes, fittings, fabrication, and erection practices.

· Expert-level ability to develop and review detailed labor estimates using crew-based production rates.

· Advanced interpretation of P&IDs, isometrics, mechanical drawings, and scope documents.

· Experience overseeing unit-rate, resource-based, and detailed line-item estimates.

· Proficiency in estimating software (InEight, Navisworks, Bluebeam, or similar).

· Advanced Excel capability (complex formulas, lookups, pivots, cost models).

· Strong knowledge of mechanical construction means and methods, including rigging, hydro-testing, and commissioning.

· Familiarity with ASME, API, and applicable mechanical construction standards.

· Ability to identify constructability risks, productivity impacts, and schedule influences.

· Understanding of indirect costs, equipment rates, consumables, labor burdens, and allowances.

· Experience developing conceptual and budgetary estimates with limited information.

· Knowledge of WBS structures, cost codes, and estimating alignment with project controls.

· Ability to support schedule logic, durations, and manpower planning.

Nice to Have:

· JD Edwards experience (cost codes).

· Power BI for estimating KPIs.

· Familiarity with construction scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project).

· Ability to participate in client technical reviews.

· Experience developing manpower loading curves or sequencing plans.

· Field Experience (mechanical/piping/welding experience).

· Experience in Oil, Gas & Midstream industrial estimating and project management.

Experience:

· 8+ years of mechanical estimating experience in the Oil & Gas or Midstream industry.

· Demonstrated experience estimating facility, terminal, and industrial projects.

· Prior experience leading or mentoring estimators preferred.

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Education / Training:

· Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

· Equivalent field experience or 8–12 years of industry experience accepted.

· Professional certifications (AACEI CEP, PMP, ASPE) preferred.

Competencies:

· Leadership: Builds strong estimating teams and drives accountability.

· Technical Authority: Deep mechanical estimating expertise.

· Collaboration: Effective coordination with Operations, BD, Project Controls, and Supply Chain.

· Communication: Clearly communicates cost drivers, risks, and strategy to leadership.

· Judgment: Balances competitiveness with execution risk and margin protection.

Physical Demands:

· Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.

· Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.

· Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crawl.

· Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.

· Requires standard vision abilities for detailed work.

Other Criteria:

· Occasional travel required.

· Compliance with all company policies, including Drug & Alcohol policy.

· Ability to work safely and collaboratively.

· Must be authorized to work in the United States.

We put the unity in "opportunity."

Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $50/hour
• Location: Spring, TX
• Duration: 12 months+
• Work Schedule: 14/14 rotation - 12-hour shift - alternating days/nights
• Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401(k) program, PTO & Holidays and Company vehicle

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in gas compression, oil & gas operations, or industrial maintenance
• Familiarity with rotating equipment, instrumentation, and process controls
• Technical or vocational training preferred
• Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, H2S Awareness, First Aid/CPR, or DOT Operator Qualification (OQ) are a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals
• Knowledge of HMI systems and control room operations is a plus
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Rotating shift work, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and remote locations
• Frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs.), climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as require
• High School diploma or GED required

Responsibilities:

• Compressor Operator for Vapor Recovery Unit to oversee the safe and efficient operation of natural gas compression equipment
• Operate and monitor natural gas compressors, dehydration units, and associated equipment
• Adjust operating parameters to maintain optimal pressure, flow, and efficiency
• Conduct routine inspections and record equipment readings to detect irregularities
• Perform minor maintenance and assist with repairs on compressors, engines, and auxiliary systems
• Identify mechanical or process issues and escalate as necessary to maintenance personnel
• Assist in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems
• Follow all company safety policies
• Maintain accurate logs of operating data, maintenance activities, and safety checks
• Report any equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or operational deviations
• Utilize digital tools and systems for data entry and reporting

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is a global international energy exploration and production company and one of the largest oil producers in the United States. Founded in 1920, our client’s technical expertise and proven ability to deliver lasting results are the hallmark of their international success. While manufacturing the building blocks for life-enhancing products, our client utilizes leading edge technologies that grow their business and simultaneously help to advance a lower-carbon world.

**MUST HAVE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE - MULTIFAMILY/RESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED**

Position: Commercial Property Manager

Portfolio Type: Retail and Industrial - MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE MANAGING RETAIL AND INDUSTRIAL ASSETS

Location: The Woodlands, TX (On-Site)

Salary: up to $85k/year + 5-10% bonus + benefits

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Job Description – Retail and Industrial Property Manager to manage retail and industrial portfolio in the Woodlands/Spring area with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail property management. Managing the building operations and ensuring the fiscal and operational success of the assets. The primary responsibility of the Property Manager will be the financial management and reporting for the property working closely with the accounting team, building ownership and tenants. With excellent customer service skills, the Property Manager will work with tenants and team members to ensure property goals are achieved. Strong teamwork and accountability are key attributes of a successful Property Manager. Additional responsibilities for the Property Manager include the following:

Responsibilities:

• The Retail/Industrial Property Manager should have significant experience managing multiple retail shopping centers and Industrial developments.

• Ensure compliance with Property Management policies and procedures, codes, regulations, and governmental agency directives.

• Develop annual operating and capital budgets as well as manage properties within the parameters of the approved budget.

• Develop annual cam reconciliations ensuring accuracy in tenant specific cam pools.

• Proactive in handling day to day financial management of the property with specific attention to accounts receivable, collection activities and monthly reporting requirements.

• The Retail/Industrial Property Manager will select contract services, vendors, negotiation of service agreements and day to day monitoring of vendor performance to assure full compliance with standards established within the service agreements.

• Administration of all tenant lease abstracting and ensuring full compliance with lease provisions.

• The Retail/Industrial Property Manager shall ensure full compliance with all policies and procedures.

• Excellent customer service with all ownerships, tenants and team members.

• Completion of accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Complete property inspections and ensure all team members including engineering team is meeting the required best practices for each asset.

• Proactive in ongoing communication with the Owner Representative for the property ensuring Owner goals and objectives are achieved.

• Supervision of all day-to-day operational management duties assuring property condition excellence.

• Positive and prompt responses to tenant requests and involvement in ongoing customer service programs to consistently meet customer needs and assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the customer and the property.

Requirements

• 5 years of previous retail property management experience.

• Strong knowledge of property accounting and building operation processes

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, MRI, IMPAK and AVID programs.

• Professional and exceptional leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

We put the unity in "opportunity."

Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $65.00/hour
• Location: Spring, TX
• Assignment Duration: 12 months +
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours + (in-office)
• Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO

Qualifications:

• Behavioral Skills: analytical, applies learning, communicates effectively, creates business value & competes to win in marketplace, makes sound decisions
• Functional Skills: PtP knowledge, system utilization & efficiency, total system cost, apply controls mindset, application of business & procurement technical knowledge, service excellence, contract development, contract management, negotiating and influencing, relationship management
• Experience with T&C: Testing and Commissioning required
• ERP experience required
• High School diploma or GED required

Responsibilities:

• Negotiates contract pricing and terms & conditions directly with suppliers while working with internal stakeholders, seeking lowest total system costs and appropriate mitigation of supply and legal risk
• Executes PtP (Procure-to-Pay) processes in full compliance with Sourcing & Acquisition Handbook and CIMS (Controls Integrity Management System) catalogs
• Fully leverages Procurement processes and tools to ensure most effective procurement method is utilized
• Maintains agreement portfolio: scope updates, pricing, Exhibits, amendments
• Ensures contract compliance and utilization - monitors supplier performance, troubleshoots issues, etc
• Ensures transactional efficiency of agreements by leveraging systems
• Identifies business value and other opportunities within the portfolio
• Develops and maintains internal and external relationships to meet business line expectations
• Provides fit-for-risk process improvements
• Influences development and implements Category strategic and commercial guidance; shares portfolio specific market intelligence to Category Networks

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

Sign-On Bonus Opportunity!

Eligible candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus* as part of their total compensation package. Bonus eligibility and payout structure will be discussed early in the interview process.

A Nursing Role Built for Focused, One-on-One Care

At Care Options for Kids, pediatric home health nursing is intentionally different. Instead of juggling multiple patients, alarms, and constant interruptions, you provide dedicated, one-on-one care in the home, allowing you to focus fully on your patient and use your clinical judgment with confidence.

In this role, you’ll care for pediatric patients with high acuity needs while building consistent relationships with both the child and their family. Nurses who thrive here value autonomy, continuity of care, and the ability to deliver skilled nursing in a calm, controlled environment, backed by real clinical support whenever it’s needed

If you’re an RN looking for a role where you can practice nursing with focus, purpose, and support, this position was designed with you in mind.

Care Options for Kids Benefits

• Weekly Pay and Direct Deposit
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and flexible scheduling
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Training and Competency Development
• Respiratory Therapists on Staff to Provide Training and Mentorship
• 24/7 On-Call Clinical Support

Support That Keeps You Safe and Confident

• Easy-to-use Employee Portal that puts you in control, request shifts that fit your schedule and preferences, earn Care Bucks rewards, and stay connected to the COFK community.
• 24/7 on-call clinical support whenever you need it
• Training and competency support for high-acuity care
• Clear care plans and physician orders
• PPE provided in every home, including masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer, with care aligned to CDC safety guidelines
• A dedicated team focused on nurse safety and success

Requirements

• Current, active Texas RN license
• Current BLS CPR card (obtained in-person, not online)
• G-tube, trach, vent experience, or willing to train

Care Options for Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*Restrictions Apply. Connect with Talent Acquisition Specialist for details on Sign On Bonus eligibility and payout schedule.

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