Estimator

Estimator

Pay Rate: $75-85/hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The incumbent will function as an Estimator in the Estimating group and will report to the Estimating Supervisor. Some travel to field locations will be necessary.

The Estimator is responsible for scope development and preparation of estimates for natural gas and liquids pipelines and facilities. Facilities shall include interstate and intrastate: natural gas pipelines, meter stations, and compressor stations; liquid pipelines, meter stations, and pump stations. Applications shall include new grass roots facilities, modifications to existing assets, and integrity management enhancements. The Estimator: complies and keeps current industry pricing and benchmarking data to support cost estimating; collaborates with Commercial on customer needs and critical timelines; takes the initiative to collaborate with other Company departments on scope of work development; identifies project risks and clarifies estimate assumptions to manage escalation, contingency, and unknowns; and communicates work product to Management and Commercial through effective written and verbal presentation skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong analytical thinker with a high level of problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and exhibits open collaboration with others to seek out solutions.
• Ability to lead others and manage assignments in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in developing scopes of work and cost estimates.
• Strong presentation skills; ability to present and defend work product.
• Experience with project schedules.
• Field experience in construction related functions.
• Proficiency in MS Office Software.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a technology-based program

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