Fuel Systems Estimator

Jones Covey Group Inc•Denver, CO

52m•Onsite

About The Position

The Fuel Systems Estimator is a specialty role for someone who has spent meaningful time in the field building fuel systems and can now bring that hands-on expertise to the estimating table. You know these systems inside and out, the piping, the tanks, the dispensers, the containment, and you can translate that knowledge into accurate, competitive bids whether you're working from a full set of construction documents or nothing more than a scope description and a site address. This is not an entry point into fuel systems; it's a role for someone who has already lived the work and is ready to own it on paper. This role sits within the estimating department's specialty lane, focused primarily on fuel systems scope. You'll be expected to produce complete, competent fuel systems estimates independently while also contributing to broader project estimates when needed. Outside expertise in other trades is welcome but not required, what matters most is depth in fuel.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED, required
Minimum of 8+ years of hands-on fuel systems experience in field installation, project supervision, or a combination of both
Minimum of 3+ years in an estimating or takeoff capacity, with direct experience estimating fuel systems projects
Demonstrated ability to estimate from full construction documents and from conceptual or preliminary scopes
Extensive working knowledge of fuel systems across major manufacturers, including NOV, OPW, NUPI, and comparable product lines
Strong familiarity with underground storage tanks (UST) and aboveground storage tanks (AST), including steel and fiberglass configurations
Experience with dispensers, fuel management systems, secondary containment, and cathodic protection systems
Awareness of how regulatory requirements vary across states and jurisdictions, with the ability to account for compliance costs in bids even in the absence of project-specific documentation
Field experience strongly preferred; estimating depth and fuel systems expertise may substitute in exceptional cases
Must be able to meet company’s employment requirements, which includes passing a drug screen, background check, and MVR, if driving for the company

Nice To Haves

Outside expertise in other trades is welcome but not required
estimating depth and fuel systems expertise may substitute in exceptional cases

Responsibilities

Produce complete fuel systems estimates from full construction documents, including detailed takeoffs of piping, tanks, dispensers, containment, cathodic protection, and all associated components
Build accurate conceptual estimates from preliminary scopes, narrative descriptions, or minimal documentation, filling gaps with field-informed judgment and experience
Qualify subcontractor and supplier pricing across all fuel systems components, ensuring scope completeness and competitive coverage
Identify project-specific complexities, site conditions, system configurations, manufacturer requirements, that affect cost and flag them early in the bid process
Apply working knowledge of regulatory variability across jurisdictions, accounting for compliance-related costs even when documentation is incomplete
Collaborate with the estimating team on multi-trade projects, contributing fuel systems scope and supporting overall bid assembly
Serve as an internal resource on fuel systems questions, helping less experienced estimators understand scope, systems, and manufacturer distinctions
Stay current on manufacturer product lines, pricing trends, and emerging fuel system technologies relevant to the company's project portfolio