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Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Piping Estimator 3 - Piping, Mechanical

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
San Antonio, TX, USA
In PersonOffice-based, 40-hour workweek; travel for bid meetings and site visits is normally 1 to 2 days.
Project & Program ManagementProposal Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to compile material and labor take-offs and solicit and evaluate pricing from vendors and suppliers.
  • Understanding of estimate types, including Lump Sum, Time and Materials, Fixed Fee, Budgetary, Unit Rates, and Unit Price.
  • Ability to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and inter-company personnel.
  • Ability to work in a group environment and willingness to share knowledge and learn from others.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and priorities in a logical, methodical manner.
  • Strong computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work under tight time restraints.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly reading and writing as they relate to estimating.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to travel for bid meetings and site visits, normally for 1 to 2 days.
  • High school education or equivalent, plus field experience.
  • Willingness to work in an office environment on a 40-hour-per-week schedule.
  • Five to ten years of experience working in the industrial construction or maintenance industry as a craft worker, in piping or millwright-related work; preferred.
  • Current or former Zachry employee; preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction-related science; preferred.
  • Passed the Engineering in Training exam or hold Professional Engineer status; preferred.
  • Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, and by email; arm and hand steadiness; manual and finger dexterity; multi-limb coordination; oral expression; and comprehension.
  • May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely.
  • Must pass a Physical Health Assessment based on an occupational review of the physical actions required for the work.
  • Must be able to access any part of a plant or job site, including climbing at heights, working in confined spaces, and working in exposed weather conditions, and meet the standards required to perform these activities.
  • Must be able to sit, squat, stand, and kneel for long periods.
  • Must be able to operate in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Must have corrected or uncorrected vision that allows clear visibility from 20 inches or less.
Responsibilities
  • Develop preliminary or definitive estimates for pipe fabrication and installation using company-owned software and spreadsheets.
  • Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
  • Prepare detailed material take-offs, perform historical trend analysis, and validate bills of quantities.
  • Recommend and incorporate labor production and material cost decisions into estimates.
  • Review estimates for accuracy and inclusion of all deliverables.
  • Revise estimates when project scope changes or new information becomes available.
  • Participate in cost and pricing reviews with executive leadership as required.
  • Use InEight Estimate and Microsoft products to analyze data and prepare estimate recommendations.
  • Attend bid meetings and site visits as required to determine scope of work and deliverables.
  • Perform other responsible duties as required to support new project development and ongoing jobs.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
  • Work in a general office environment and, while traveling, in offices, warehouses, and construction-site trailers or buildings. Construction sites may have moderate to high noise, equipment and vehicle traffic, changing weather, confined spaces, and varying elevations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong communication skills, specifically reading and writing as they relate to estimating.

About the company

Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Antonio, Texas

Founded

1924

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What believers are saying

  • NiSource awarded Zachry a 2025 EPC contract for a 2,600-megawatt Indiana project.
  • Zachry Maintenance Services won 10-year Cheniere renewal on March 30, 2026.
  • Chevron Phillips extended Zachry Maintenance Services five years on February 2, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Zachry's May 2024 Golden Pass bankruptcy exposed brutal project overruns and liquidity strain.
  • July 30, 2026 Sabine Pass worker death triggered wrongful-death litigation against Zachry and Cheniere.
  • Texas operations still carry labor and safety overhangs after 4,000-plus layoffs and WARN scrutiny.

What makes Zachry Group unique

  • Zachry's 100-plus gas plants and 60,000-megawatt pedigree wins utility EPC work.
  • Zachry's 2026 nuclear push, including Terrestrial Energy and new nuclear leaders, broadens optionality.
  • Quanta joint venture on NiSource pairs Zachry engineering depth with stronger field execution.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Business Wire
Oct 30th, 2025
Zachry Group Awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project

Zachry Group awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project. SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Zachry Group (Zachry) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource Inc.'s Combined Cycle Generation Project, a major infrastructure project located near Wheatfield, Indiana. The facility will support NiSource's delivery of electricity to a third-party customer and includes two nominal 1,300-megawatt gas-fired combined cycle units in a 2 x 2 x 1 configuration. A subsidiary of NiSource Inc. will own and operate the facility. The EPC contract will be executed by a joint venture between Zachry Group and Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta). Zachry will lead engineering, procurement, project management, construction planning, and commissioning, drawing on its five decades of experience designing and building over 100 gas-fired facilities totaling more than 60,000 megawatts. Quanta will contribute field-level leadership and craft workforce management through its operating companies. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance execution certainty, optimize labor resources, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure. "We are honored to partner with NiSource Inc. on this landmark project that reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions," said John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of Zachry Group. "Working alongside Quanta, we're combining our complementary strengths to execute a project of this scale with precision and innovation. Together, we're proud to support the region's energy future." "NiSource is committed to advancing transformative growth while ensuring that customer affordability remains at the heart of our strategy," said Lloyd Yates, President and Chief Executive Officer of NiSource. "Through this collaboration with Zachry and Quanta, we are expanding generation and grid infrastructure in a way that supports economic development and innovation while protecting customers from the costs of infrastructure investment. We are excited to partner with Zachry and Quanta to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities." "We're proud to collaborate with Zachry Group, a company that shares Quanta's commitment to safety, performance, and delivering results that matter," said Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have respected Zachry's capabilities for decades, and together, we look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project for NiSource." About Zachry Group Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.

MySA
May 27th, 2025
How a 101-year-old San Antonio company began climbing out of bankruptcy

Shortly after the company pulled away from the natural gas project, the Zachry Holdings subsidiary (Zachry Industrial Inc.) laid off more than 4,000 workers.

12NewsNow
Jul 9th, 2024
Zachry Holdings lays off 126 more workers

BEAUMONT, Texas - Zachry Holdings has once again found itself facing scrutiny, after laying off 126 more people between Beaumont, Orange, Sabine Pass, and Baytown.

Natural Gas Intelligence
Jun 27th, 2024
Plaquemines Export Project Receives Feed Gas as Testing Continues - Three Things to Know About the LNG Market

As the lead contractor in charge of staffing construction activities, Zachry's financial issues and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have prevented the remaining contractors from resuming large-scale construction.

12NewsNow
Jun 18th, 2024
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG

Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.