CRAIG A. COLLINS
El Campo
Summary
Experienced with construction cost estimation and project management. Utilizes advanced techniques to provide accurate and timely cost assessments. Track record of effective collaboration and communication with stakeholders, ensuring project success.
Professional estimator with deep experience in cost analysis, project management, and bid preparation. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and delivering results in fast-paced environments. Expertise in construction methodologies, material costing, and contract negotiation, paired with keen ability to meet tight deadlines and adjust to project changes efficiently. Widely trusted for clear communication, analytical skills, and strategic mindset.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
Vortech Contracting
01.2016 - Current
- Bid on pipelines from 6” to 20” bids range from $500,000.00 to $45,000,000.00 and lengths of 1 Mile to 20 miles.
- Compressor stations 6 to 14 compressors per pad bids range from $2,000,000.00 to $60,000,000.00.
- Distribution pipelines from 4” to 30” range from $300,000.00 to $15,000,000.00.
- Project management on jobs
- Entering company information on the drop box
- Ordering parts for company
- Scheduling and consistently showing profit
- All pipelines and compressor stations have been in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Florida, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana.
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
EMS Construction
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Bid on pipelines from 6” to 20” bids range from $500,000.00 to $45,000,000.00 and lengths of 1 Mile to 20 miles.
- Compressor stations 6 to 14 compressors per pad bids range from $2,000,000.00 to $60,000,000.00.
- Distribution pipelines from 4” to 30” range from $300,000.00 to $15,000,000.00.
- Project management on jobs
- Entering company information on the drop box
- Ordering parts for company
- Scheduling and consistently showing profit
- All pipelines and compressor stations have been in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Florida, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and Louisiana.
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
Mid-Ohio Pipeline
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Bid on pipelines from 6” to 36” bids range from $500,000.00 to $45,000,000.00 and lengths of 1 Mile to 28 miles.
- Compressor stations 6 to 16 compressors per pad bids range from $2,000,000.00 to $30,000,000.00.
- Distribution pipelines from 4” to 30” range from $300,000.00 to $15,000,000.00.
- Project management on jobs
- Entering company information on the drop box
- Ordering parts for company
- Scheduling and consistently showing profit
- All pipelines and compressor stations have been in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and New York.
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
AYS Oilfield
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Manage
- Employees
- Invoice jobs
- Manage pipelines and compressor hookups
- Order tools and equipment.
- Extensive knowledge of
- Installation
- Repair & maintenance
- Extraction of oil & gas pipelines and production equipment.
- Surveying and building drilling pads, production pads and roads Well operations, pipeline pigging and cleaning.
- Designed and installed production facilities and compressor hook ups.
- Operated heavy equipment and managed crews, welders and operators.
- Current speed shore training for safe and secure open trenches.
- Excellent organizational skills and able to create and execute job procedures Bid all production jobs, maintain job books and evaluate jobs for profit/loss
- Bid pipelines in Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania ranging from 6” to 30” and from 1mile to 15 Miles. Bids ranged from $300,000.00 to $25,000,000.00
Branch Manager / Estimator / Project Management
Orbital Mechanical Services
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Manage
- Employees
- Invoice jobs
- Manage pipelines and compressor hookups
- Order tools and equipment
- Extensive knowledge of
- Installation
- Repair & maintenance
- Extraction of oil & gas pipelines and production equipment.
- Surveying and building drilling pads, production pads and roads Well operations, pipeline pigging and cleaning.
- Designed and installed production facilities and compressor hook ups.
- Operated heavy equipment and managed crews, welders and operators.
- Current speed shore training for safe and secure open trenches.
- Excellent organizational skills and able to create and execute job procedures Bid all production jobs, maintain job books and evaluate jobs for profit/loss
- Bid pipelines from 2” to 36”, compressor stations, meter stations, drilling pads and well hook-ups Pipeline lengths range from 1 mile to 10 miles
- Bids range from $300,000.00 to 12,000,000.00
Branch Manager / Estimator / Project Management
Oilfield Site Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Manage
- Employees
- Invoice jobs
- Manage pipelines and compressor hookups
- Order tools and equipment
- Project management
- Cost tracking
- Profitability
- Scheduling employee time and tracking equipment hours, expenses and associated costs
- Bid pipelines from 2” to 20”, drilling locations, compressor locations and plant installations All bids range from $300,000.00 to $15,000,000.00
Branch Manager / Estimator
Elite Energy Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Supervise construction
- Drilling and compressor locations, pipeline installations and well hookups
- Manage
- 150 employees
- Invoice jobs
- Payroll and accounts payable
- Bid on
- Drilling locations
- Pipeline
- Meter stations
- Well hook-ups
- Bids ranging from $300,000.00 to $10,000,000.00
Production Supervisor
Neumann Production Company
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Install
- Pipelines
- Hook up land wells and bay wells
- Build drilling location
- Roads
- Compressor sites
- Gauge tanks
- Set up test separators
- Treat wells
- Pump maintenance and repair
Construction Superintendent / Estimator
Tanner Construction Co.
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Bid on
- Pipeline projects from 2” to 24”
- Compressor stations, meter stations and d-hye stations Bid estimates ranged from $300,000.00 to $15,000,000.00
- Extensive knowledge of
- Installation
- Repair & maintenance
- Extraction of oil & gas pipelines and production equipment.
- Surveying and building drilling pads, production pads and roads Well operations, pipeline pigging and cleaning.
- Designed and installed production facilities and compressor hook ups.
- Operated heavy equipment and managed crews, welders and operators.
- Current speed shore training for safe and secure open trenches.
- Excellent organizational skills and able to create and execute job procedures
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Welding Technology
Texas State Technical College
Waco, Texas08.1993
High School - undefined
El Campo High School
El Campo, Texas05.1991
Skills
- Bid preparation expertise
- Construction
- Cost estimation expertise
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Change order management
- Material takeoff techniques
- Subcontractor selection and management
- Cost control strategies
- Bid preparation
- Obtaining bids
- Quantity take-offs
- Preparing estimates
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Certification
- Certifications:
- Codes 1104 and B31.3 in shielded metal arc welding.
Timeline
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
Vortech Contracting
01.2016 - Current
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
EMS Construction
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
Mid-Ohio Pipeline
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Estimator / Project Manager
AYS Oilfield
01.2011 - 01.2013
Branch Manager / Estimator / Project Management
Orbital Mechanical Services
01.2010 - 01.2011
Branch Manager / Estimator / Project Management
Oilfield Site Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
Branch Manager / Estimator
Elite Energy Services
01.2007 - 01.2009
Production Supervisor
Neumann Production Company
01.2007 - 01.2007
Construction Superintendent / Estimator
Tanner Construction Co.
01.1999 - 01.2007
High School - undefined
El Campo High School
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Welding Technology
Texas State Technical College
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