Estimator - Construction Cost (Finance)

Position Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze project plans, specifications, and scope documents related to natural gas pipeline construction and maintenance projects, including pipelines, compressor stations, meter stations, class changes, pipe replacements, and hydrotesting.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor bids, permits, and contingency costs using Excel cost templates.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, project management, field teams and vendors to verify quantities and assumptions.
• Participate in estimate review meetings and respond promptly to business development or project management inquiries.
• Maintain detailed documentation of estimating data, assumptions, and revisions for audit and future use.
• Stay current on industry trends, material costs, labor rates, and regulatory changes impacting natural gas infrastructure projects.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Proven experience estimating construction and maintenance costs, preferably for pipeline or other oil and gas projects.
• Understanding of pipeline construction and maintenance techniques, materials, and equipment specific to natural gas infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Excel, including experience using cost templates and advanced spreadsheet functions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Construction or engineering related degree preferred. 4+ years of gas pipeline construction experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing natural gas pipeline construction and maintenance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Prior hands-on construction experience is highly desirable.
• Job level commensurate with skills and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.