Fuels Estimator

Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC

13d•$100,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

SES Energy Services LLC is seeking an experienced Fuels Estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates from construction plans, specifications, and scopes of work. This is a remote position requiring a dedicated home office space; travel may be required from time to time. The team primarily operates in the Eastern and Central time zones, with employees across all U.S. time zones. The salary range is $100,000–$130,000 annually. The role estimates direct-perform and subcontracted fuels and heavy civil work, including crew assemblies and production rates. The estimator collaborates with office and field professionals, subcontractors, vendors, designers, and Operations to develop estimates, assess risk, support constructability reviews, and assist with operational needs after project award. SES Energy Services LLC is part of Bristol Bay Construction Holdings LLC (BBCH), a holding company of Bristol Bay Native Corporation. BBCH's companies serve federal and commercial clients in areas including general construction, civil works, fuels systems, environmental services, and facility support services. BBCH provides lawful hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to qualified BBCH shareholders, shareholder descendants, and shareholder spouses. The company is an equal-opportunity employer, participates in E-Verify, and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Knowledge or experience in fuels systems contracting, preferably including federal clients.
Working knowledge of recurring trades in the fuels marketplace.
Knowledge of tanks, mechanical, electrical, and civil infrastructure and how these systems interact.
Understanding of the mission parameters driving a client's project.
At least 5 years of experience as an estimator or project manager in the fuels and fueling systems industry, preferably as a contractor's employee.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thoroughly research pursuits and present them orally and graphically to a group, explain estimate logic, and adapt that logic to group consensus.
Extensive experience with spreadsheets, word processing, and CPM scheduling; strong functionality with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Nice To Haves

Experience estimating federal projects.
Experience using advanced estimating platforms or software such as Bid2Win, HCSS Heavy Bid, or InEight / Hard Dollar.
Bachelor's degree, preferably in construction management or engineering.
Industry-relevant certifications and achievements.
Military service experience, especially related to fueling services and operational needs.

Responsibilities

Produce direct-perform and subcontracted fuels and heavy civil cost estimates, including crew assemblies and production rates, based on project size, scope, and mix.
Provide accurate quantity takeoff information, a detailed materials list, and an assessment of total construction costs.
Research and evaluate potential subcontractor and vendor partners, determine best-value partnerships, and obtain written quotes.
Identify, quantify, and evaluate potential risks and develop plans for Operations to address them.
Develop a risk matrix and critical path schedule based on the required work.
Prepare, seek review of, and submit client inquiries concerning drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.
Collaborate with office- and field-based professionals, anticipate issues for bid reviews, and be prepared to discuss them.
Complete estimates and milestones in advance to enable other team members to complete their tasks without causing last-minute disruptions.
Support constructability reviews through communication with the project team, designers, and subcontractor market; document and prepare alternative constructability approaches for pursuits.
Work with Operations after award on potential alternates and options, bid-day assessments, and potential site conditions that differ from the contracting documents.
Research pursuits, present them orally and graphically, explain estimate logic, and modify that logic to match group consensus.
Recognize when additional support and resources are needed to complete pursuit and estimate preparation.