Estimator - Pipeline

• Review proposals, specifications, drawings, and client bid packages
• attend pre-bid meetings and site walks to thoroughly determine project scope and develop comprehensive estimates
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and develop accurate time, cost, and labor estimates for pipeline construction projects including trench excavation, pipe installation, tie-ins, pressure testing, and service restoration
• Analyze and incorporate historical production data, subcontractor quotes, material pricing, and equipment costs into unit-rate and lump-sum estimates
• Review completed estimate packages with division management and operations personnel prior to bid submission to verify accuracy, competitiveness, and completeness
• Participate in bid strategy sessions and proposal presentations
• support development of win strategies for key pipeline pursuits
• Manage the contract handoff process following award, including job cost set-up, establishment of revenue recognition units, and operational briefings to project management teams
• Track and estimate extra work items, change orders, and credits on awarded pipeline projects in coordination with project managers
• Maintain organized estimate files and back-up documentation for all bid submissions
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with material suppliers, equipment vendors, and subcontractors to ensure competitive pricing and timely quote receipt
• Monitor bid outcomes and contribute to win/loss analysis to continuously improve estimating accuracy and competitiveness
• Perform other duties as requested by leadership

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid, B2W Estimate, or comparable estimating platform required or expected within 90 days of hire
• 5+ years of estimating experience for gas utility or pipeline construction projects, including mains, services, and related underground infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and competitive estimates independently, from scope review through bid submission
• Must be fluent in English
• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to work extended hours during peak bid periods with little or no advance notice
• Extensive knowledge of gas utility and pipeline construction methods, materials, and applicable standards including 49 CFR Part 192 & 195
• Written communication skill to compose detailed estimate narratives, bid packages, and clarification letters
• Oral communication skill to present estimates and assumptions clearly to operations and leadership teams
• Interpersonal and negotiation skill to obtain competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors and to support business development objectives
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Ability to develop and maintain unit cost databases and productivity models using historical project data
• Proficiency with estimating software (HCSS HeavyBid, B2W, or similar) and strong MS Excel skills for cost modeling and bid analysis
• Ability to identify and quantify project risks within estimates and recommend appropriate contingency strategies
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and bid deadlines concurrently without sacrificing accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

AACE or ASPE certification a plus