Senior Estimator - Pipeline Natural Gas

Position Summary

Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services (IKPS) is seeking a Senior Estimator to join their team. IKPS provides a broad spectrum of construction services in the natural gas market, combining strengths with Kokosing since 2012 to offer unparalleled service and innovation. As a Senior Estimator, you will develop accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for pipeline maintenance, rehabilitation, and integrity management projects. You will lead or coordinate all aspects of the estimating process, including reviewing specifications, drawings, and proposals; performing quantity takeoffs; and analyzing documentation to ensure alignment with company standards and client requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project as assigned
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Prepare bid schedules of projects being estimated in Oracle Primavera (P6)
• Review and incorporate historical data from productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures
• Perform setup and entry of bid items, crew, production rates, material needs, subcontractor pricing, etc into a complete and reviewable estimate in HCSS Heavy Bid
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Work with Company team members, owners and subcontractors to get commitment/consensus regarding proposed bids
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, constructability issues, and potential risks during the estimating process
• Obtain knowledge of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project
• Conduct bid review with operations and then review final estimate with Upper Management
• Monitor client changes and advise the estimating team of all changes in scope during the estimate period
• Prepare Handoff materials to turn project over to Operations team to build the project(s)
• Organize bid into appropriate phase codes and import/upload phase codes/costs/bid items into Viewpoint as the original budget
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits
• Advise on major changes in scope of work
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current/accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors
• Search and analyze options for most effective means and methods of construction
• Understand best value approach to winning new work
• Prepare bids, select vendors and/or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of projects to be bid
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior estimators and support staff
• Lead or participate in internal estimating reviews and risk assessment meetings
• Promote collaboration, accuracy, and integrity throughout the estimating process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred
• 3-5 years estimating experience for Pipeline or Facility projects (related to the Natural Gas Infrastructure) or heavy civil projects (Highway, Bridge, Retaining Wall, Utility, Sitework, Airport, or Rail infrastructure)
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software preferred
• Experience with Autodesk and Workday preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills are required
• Ability to estimate multiple projects at the same time with proven time management skills
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks in a high-quality manner
• Must be self-starter

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance
• Competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match