Estimator - Cost Construction

Kinder Morgan • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Cost Estimator with Oil and Gas experience. Successful candidate will provide cost estimating support for natural gas projects, including high-pressure transmission pipelines, compression facilities, and metering/interconnect facilities. Job level will be determined based on experience and industry knowledge.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of upstream, midstream, and downstream projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought process.
• Must be able to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, and work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to present ideas, proposals, and results to Project Management and internal and external customers.
• Familiarity with unit rates, material and equipment pricing, labor pricing, and other estimate components and techniques.
• Must be able to pass the company background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with natural gas pipelines, compression stations, and measurement facilities for gas transmission service.
• Understanding of pipeline construction and maintenance techniques, materials, and equipment specific to natural gas infrastructure
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates including but not limited to; materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor bids, permits, and land costs.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and scope documents related to natural gas pipeline construction and maintenance projects.
• Participate in estimate scoping and review meetings and respond promptly to inquiries.
• Maintain detailed documentation of estimating data, assumptions, and revisions for audit and future use.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, business sponsors, and other project team members through strong written and verbal communication.
• Work with cross-functional teams with tact, courtesy, and professionalism, including Operations, Procurement, Environmental, Right of Way, Legal, and Safety.
• Stay current on industry trends, material costs, labor rates, and regulatory changes impacting natural gas infrastructure projects.
• Ensure ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes.
• Maintain attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness when completing assigned work.
• Demonstrate excellent time management, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Benefits

• Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree