Senior Estimator - Pipeline Natural Gas

At Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services LLC (IKPS), we are committed to setting the benchmark in the natural gas industry by delivering exceptional construction services with a focus on safety, quality, and integrity. Proudly Ohio-based but with a reach that extends across multiple states, IKPS offers a comprehensive range of services, including pipeline installation and maintenance, water resource management, integrity management, facility work, and fabrication.

Since joining forces with Kokosing in 2012, we have combined our strengths to deliver unparalleled service and innovation. Join our dedicated team and be part of a company that contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the natural gas industry to drive the future of energy infrastructure.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services (IKPS) is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team. IKPS is an Ohio based company offering a full range of construction services in the Natural Gas Market Place. The Senior Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for pipeline maintenance, rehabilitation, and integrity management projects. This position involves leading or coordinating all aspects of the estimating process, including reviewing specifications, drawings, and proposals;

performing quantity takeoffs; and analyzing documentation to ensure alignment with company standards and client requirements.

The Senior Estimator will collaborate closely with Project Teams to support project planning, execution, and management across natural gas pipeline projects. This position is based out of the Fredericktown office, and regular on-site presence is required.
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* Please note:

This role will require regular/extensive travel within the project geographic region. For reference, Fredericktown/Columbus, OH is considered to be the central point of the territory, with prospective bids extending West into Indiana, south to Kentucky, east into Pennsylvania and Southeast to West Virginia. Some overnight stays are to be expected – company will pay for the hotel accommodations.
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* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to a particular bid/project as assigned

Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate

Prepare bid schedules of projects being estimated in Oracle Primavera (P6)
Review and incorporate historical data from productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures

Perform setup and entry of bid items, crew, production rates, material needs, subcontractor pricing, etc into a complete and reviewable estimate in HCSS Heavy Bid Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues

Work with Company team members, owners and subcontractors to get commitment/consensus regarding proposed bids Identify cost-saving opportunities, constructability issues, and potential risks during the estimating process

Obtain knowledge of project and appropriate regulations required to construct the project

Review list of work to be performed by subcontractors

Conduct bid review with operations and then review final estimate with Upper Management.

Monitor client changes and advise the estimating team of all changes in scope during the estimate period

Prepare Handoff materials to turn project over to Operations team to build the project(s)
Organize bid into appropriate phase codes and import/upload phase codes/costs/bid items into Viewpoint as the original budget

Follow awarded contracts as assigned – may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits

Advise on major changes in scope of work.

Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current/accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors

Search and analyze options for most effective means and methods of construction

Understand best value approach to winning new work Prepare bids, select vendors and/or subcontractors and determine cost effectiveness of projects to be bidSet productive, consistent,…