Senior Gas Estimator
Our client 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. The successful applicant will possess practical field knowledge of the methods related to this type of work.
What Do You Offer Us?
- 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 proposals outlining clarifications, exceptions, and assumptions
- Present final draft to upper management for final determination and risk assessment
- Submit approved final bid to the customer by the stated due date
- Serve as a business development representative and point of contact for customers and vendors
- Collaborate with the Business Development team for large customer engagements
- Maintain open lines of communication with existing customers
- Actively pursue future customers and additional work, following up on potential leads
- Support other regional business units by following leads as assigned
- Document key discussion points in meetings
- 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 responses
- Visit job sites to assess conditions and constructability
- Provide job-related documentation to field operations, project management staff, and administrative teams as needed
- Participate in contract pre-planning meetings
- Assist in preparing and submitting project/contract deliverables as required
- Identify and suggest solutions to minimize costs and mitigate risks in construction
- Assist field personnel in developing and/or recommending change orders as needed
- Negotiate positive resolutions with customers on any disputes that may arise
- Maintain files as back-up for estimate figures
What is Required?
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred)
- Expertise in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational skills (notes, files, documents, etc.)
- Proficiency in technical writing and correspondence
- Ability to read prints and perform quantity and material takeoffs
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
- Strong teamwork and self-motivation
- Thorough and effective communication skills
- Adaptability to change and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships
- Periodic travel for site visits as needed
- Experience with B2W / HeavyBid software is a plus
- Estimating experience with major utilities such as DTE, Duke Energy, WGL, Eversource, or NiSource is a plus
