Senior Estimator - Pipeline Natural Gas

Kokosing•Fredericktown, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services LLC (IKPS) is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for natural gas pipeline maintenance, rehabilitation, and integrity management projects. The role leads or coordinates the estimating process, including reviewing specifications, drawings, and proposals; performing quantity takeoffs; and analyzing project documentation to ensure estimates meet company standards and client requirements. The Senior Estimator works closely with Project Teams to support planning, execution, and management of natural gas pipeline projects. The position is based at the Fredericktown office, where regular on-site presence is required. Regular or extensive travel within the project region is also required, with some overnight stays; the company pays for hotel accommodations. The territory is centered around Fredericktown/Columbus, Ohio, and may extend into Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The position also supports project handoffs and awarded contracts, helps identify cost-saving opportunities and project risks, and provides guidance to junior estimators and support staff. Some travel and long hours may be required from time to time.

Requirements

3–5 years of estimating experience for natural gas infrastructure pipeline or facility projects, or heavy civil projects such as highway, bridge, retaining wall, utility, sitework, airport, or rail infrastructure.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to estimate multiple projects simultaneously and manage time effectively.
Ability to work independently or as a team member.
Strong work ethic and ability to complete tasks to a high-quality standard.
Self-starter able to work independently for extended periods.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Some travel and long hours may be required from time to time.
Ability to walk long distances on rights-of-way and up and down steep slopes for some bid meetings.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software.
Experience with Autodesk and Workday.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and HCSS.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the total estimating effort for assigned bids and projects.
Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, and determine project scope and estimate requirements.
Prepare project bid schedules using Oracle Primavera (P6).
Review historical productivity data and incorporate it into unit and labor-hour estimates.
Set up and enter bid items, crews, production rates, material requirements, and subcontractor pricing in HCSS Heavy Bid.
Consult with clients, vendors, and others to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
Work with company team members, owners, and subcontractors to reach agreement on proposed bids.
Identify cost-saving opportunities, constructability issues, and potential risks during estimating.
Develop knowledge of project requirements and applicable construction regulations.
Review work assigned to subcontractors.
Conduct bid reviews with Operations and review final estimates with upper management.
Monitor client changes and communicate changes in scope to the estimating team during the estimate period.
Prepare handoff materials for transfer of awarded projects to the Operations team.
Organize bids into appropriate phase codes and import or upload phase codes, costs, and bid items into Viewpoint as the original budget.
Follow assigned awarded contracts, potentially including estimating extra work items, change orders, and credits.
Advise on major changes in scope of work.
Maintain supporting estimate documents and current, accurate supplier and subcontractor pricing information.
Research and analyze effective construction means and methods.
Apply a best-value approach to pursuing and winning new work.
Prepare bids, select vendors or subcontractors, and determine project cost effectiveness.
Set a productive, consistent, and acceptable example of work.
Guide and mentor 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.