Senior Gas Estimator, Remote

Infrasource Construction • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

IFS InfraSource is seeking a qualified construction estimator with experience in Gas Transmission and Gas Distribution Pipeline work. Primary responsibilities include timely and accurate development of bids and proposals for the management and construction of Urban environment pipeline, station work, and maintenance/integrity work for gas transmission and distribution projects. Expected in this position will also be Heavy Civil duct bank estimates. The successful applicant will possess practical field knowledge of the methods related to this type of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Expert in MS Office Applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point
• Expert organizer (notes, files, documents, etc.)
• Proficient in Technical Writing/Correspondence
• Proficient in reading prints and performing quantity and material takeoffs
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum guidance
• Teamwork
• Self-motivated
• Thorough and effective communication
• Applying Technology
• Productivity
• Openness to Change
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships
• Travel - Periodic for site visits/etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with B2W / Heavybid Software is not required, but would be a plus
• Experience estimating for DTE / Duke Energy / WGL / Eversource / Nisource not required but would be a plus

Responsibilities

• Review work requirements with local operations management
• Research and define cost elements related to project construction including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors
• Identify risks and develop project contingencies
• Prepare written proposal outlining clarifications, exceptions and assumptions
• Present final draft to upper management for final determination and risk assessment
• Submit approved final bid to customer by stated due date
• Serve as business development representative/contact person with customers and vendors
• Collaborate with Business Development team for large customer engagements
• Maintain open lines of communication with existing customers
• Actively pursue future customers/additional work and follow up on potential leads
• Support other regional business units by following leads as assigned
• Notate essential topics of discussion at the meeting
• Attain a thorough understanding of the scope of work including desired construction methods, project timelines and customer expectations
• Ask project related questions and record customer response
• Visit job location to assess site conditions and assess constructability
• Provide job related documentation to field operations, project management staff and back office/administrative staff as needed
• Participate in contract pre-planning meetings
• Assist in preparing and submitting project/contract deliverables to the customer as required by the contract and InfraSource internal requirements
• Proactively identify known or anticipated construction problems and suggest solutions to minimize cost and mitigate risk
• Assist field personnel in developing and/or recommending change orders as needed
• Negotiate positive resolutions with customer on any disputes that may arise
• Maintain files as back-up for estimate figures

Benefits

• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
• Defined career path for future growth
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree