Senior Estimator - Pipeline Natural Gas

Senior Estimator

Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services (IKPS) is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team. IKPS is an Ohio based company offering a full range of construction services in the Natural Gas Market Place. The Senior Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for pipeline maintenance, rehabilitation, and integrity management projects. This position involves leading or coordinating 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.

The Senior Estimator will collaborate closely with Project Teams to support project planning, execution, and management across natural gas pipeline projects. This position is based out of the Fredericktown office, and regular on-site presence is required.

** Please note: This role will require regular/extensive travel within the project geographic region. For reference, Fredericktown/Columbus, OH is considered to be the central point of the territory, with prospective bids extending West into Indiana, south to Kentucky, east into Pennsylvania and Southeast to West Virginia. Some overnight stays are to be expected company will pay for the hotel accommodations.**

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
• Review list of work to be performed by subcontractors
• 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
• Set productive, consistent, and acceptable work example
• 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

Education/Experience:

• 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

Knowledge, 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
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks in a high-quality manner
• Must be self-starter. IKPS is a small contractor, and individuals must be able to perform on their own for extended periods of time.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to be a problem solver
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HCSS is preferred
• Some traveling and long hours may be required from time to time.
• Some bid meetings may require walking long distances on Right of Way's and up and down steep slopes.