Associate Esitmator
AACE International - United Kingdom
Houston, TX
Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience with RFQs, cost development, vendor pricing, and bid preparation, while also owning bid tracking, documentation, and coordination activities.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating Support
- Assist in preparing cost estimates, take-offs, and pricing summaries
- Review RFQs, technical scopes, drawings, and specifications
- Request and track vendor and supplier quotations
- Support the development and submission of client bid packages
- Document technical clarifications, exceptions, and deviations
- Maintain bid tracking logs and estimating databases with high accuracy
- Track tender deadlines and ensure timely submissions
- Organize and manage electronic and physical bid files
- Log quotations and assist with follow-ups on submitted bids
- Prepare basic sales and bid activity reports
- Maintain historical cost data for future estimating reference
- High school diploma required
- 1–5 years of experience in estimating, project management, engineering, or related role
- Experience in oil & gas, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred
- Exposure to projects with $5M+ annual sales is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Analytical mindset with interest in cost development and pricing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Comfortable working with technical documents and drawings
- Primarily office-based with regular interaction in shop/operational environments
- Occasional travel required (up to 25%)
- Exposure to outdoor conditions and varying noise levels when in operational areas
Job Category
Engineering
Education
High School or Equivalent
AACE Certifications Preferred Or Required
No AACE certification preferred or required
About the company
Education Administration Programs
The AACE is dedicated to advancing cost engineering and project controls. Together, we make an impact and influence project outcomes by setting industry recommended practices through iteration, collaboration, and development of a trusted and renowned Body of Knowledge.
Our mission in the UK is to enhance professional growth through knowledge sharing, networking opportunities, and professional development. We host regular local webinars, events, and workshops to foster learning and collaboration among professionals in the field.
We are a community of professionals from various practice areas, including:
Project Controls
Cost Engineering
Planning & Scheduling
Estimating
Decision & Risk Management
Change Management
Asset Management
Commercial Management
Dispute Resolution
Our members include project owners, contractors, and consultants from industries such as construction, manufacturing, engineering, infrastructure, natural resources, power generation & utilities, and government.
AACE provides peer-reviewed technical publications and resources to enhance your skills and your company's processes. Gain vital technical information through our Total Cost Management (TCM) Framework, Recommended Practices, Cost Engineering journal, and more:
Technical Presentation Virtual Library: A collection of over 6,000 technical articles on virtually every aspect of cost engineering.
Total Cost Management Framework: A structured, annotated process map explaining each practice area of cost engineering in relation to other areas.
Recommended Practices: Over 100 peer-reviewed documents that constitute the main technical foundation of AACE’s Body of Knowledge.
Professional Guidance Documents: Roadmaps to improve use and understanding of collections of Recommended Practices.
There are opportunities for UK participation such as member volunteering and topic speakers for webinars or events.
Join us in shaping the future of project controls and cost management.