Estimator- Pipeline
Loenbro
- Great Falls, MT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Estimate projects of size and scope upwards of $25MM, depending on the complexity of the project and the amount of self-performed work.
- Develop estimates for lump sum, unit price, Time & Material, and T&M Not to Exceed based projects.
- Attend virtual and/or on-site pre-bid meetings/shows. Be willing to travel to on-site bid shows located in the Rocky Mountain region and the Dakotas.
- Read and understand all bid documents. These are to include all drawings, scope of work, contract documents and project specific specifications.
- Draft pre-estimate checklist & opportunity matrix based on information from the bid documents and pre-bid meeting.
- Set up bid review meetings with internal staff (PM’s, Area Managers, Superintendents).
- Review Request for Information (RFIs) to address questions throughout the bid process.
- Perform quantity take-offs and use to develop estimate.
- Assign labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors to the task quantities.
- Contact subcontractors and vendors for pricing/quotes. Expectation of 3 estimates per trade or material.
- Understand project requirements and assign indirect costs for project oversight, safety, and miscellaneous consumables.
- Capacity to break projects down to a granular level to establish the work breakdown structure that can be directly transferred to the project reporting/tracking structure.
- Ability to pull information from multiple sources and compile into a comprehensive, easy to understand bid proposal.
- Generate cashflow table and project risk analysis reports and associated contingency evaluation.
- Generate all submittals called for in the RFQ.
- Compile all exceptions & clarifications.
- Generate project schedule and resource loading reports.
- Lead bid review meetings and provide information as necessary.
- Answer post bid/shortlist questions and participate in customer-led post bid review meetings.
- If awarded, compile all bid information and disseminate into appropriate project folder files. Lead project turn-over meetings, work with operations throughout the pre-con phase.
- Apply pragmatic analysis of overall project execution process to ensure estimate reflects the efficient execution of the project.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in pipeline and oil/gas industry estimating
- Bachelor's degree in construction management / Engineering or other relevant discipline with 3 years' experience in Oil & Gas Construction
- Scheduling experience with MSP or P6.
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite emphasis on Project Schedule and Xcel Tracking
- Direct experience in pipeline and facility construction – Direct working experience as well as estimating and financial background
- Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid or similar estimating software
- Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar project controls software
- Health Insurance- Up to 80% of the Employee portion paid
- Health Savings Account (HSA) optional enrollment
- Paid Time Off after waiting period
- 401k after 90 days of employment with a company match up to 4% (Employees are 100% vested after 90 day waiting period.)
- Employee paid Dental, Vision, Life and Accident Insurance