Senior Estimator - Natural Gas Pipeline Projects

30 Snelson Companies, Inc; Ceres (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Safety programs

Job summary

Snelson Companies, Inc. in CA seeks a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation for oil and gas pipeline and midstream projects. You will analyze drawings, prepare bids, and manage direct and indirect costs. HeavyBid and Excel‑based tools are used, along with P&ID interpretation and scheduling inputs.

The role offers strong compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) plan with match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities within a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of experience in estimating for oil and gas pipeline projects, midstream facilities, or related infrastructure.
• Proficiency in estimating software such as HeavyBid, Excel-based estimating tools, Autodesk Takeoff, or similar platforms.
• Experience with scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometric drawings, alignment sheets, and construction plans.
• Experience in cost benchmarking, historical data analysis, and bid strategy development.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates over $10M without supervision, for natural gas pipeline and facility construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze engineering drawings, specifications, and project scopes to develop accurate bid proposals.
• Utilize estimating software (e.g., HeavyBid) and historical cost data to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Assess direct and indirect costs, including contingencies, escalation factors, and risk allowances.
• Develop and maintain unit price databases and benchmarks for pipeline and facility construction.
• Develop Crews from labor and equipment databases.
• Perform quality control reviews on bids utilizing the estimating tool and our department self‑review procedure.
• Hold bid review meetings with management per our quality control process, with the ability to clearly define bid inclusions, assumptions and clarifications.
• Ability to develop a detailed construction schedule.
• Ability to review other team member’s estimates.
• Assist in development and maintenance of estimating databases.
• Evaluate project requirements, site conditions and constructability to refine estimates.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to obtain vendor pricing and optimize cost structures.
• Identify potential cost‑saving opportunities and alternative construction methods.
• Assist in preparing bid proposals, scope clarifications, and bid submissions.
• Support contract negotiations by providing cost breakdowns and justifications.
• Develop a construction execution plan clearly defining the methodologies bid for each project.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

HeavyBid

Excel-based estimating tools

Autodesk Takeoff

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Snelson Companies, Inc. in CA seeks a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimation for oil and gas pipeline and midstream projects. You will analyze drawings, prepare bids, and manage direct and indirect costs. HeavyBid and Excel‑based tools are used, along with P&ID interpretation and scheduling inputs.

The role offers strong compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) plan with match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities within a safety‑driven environment.