Senior Estimator - Pipeline Natural Gas

Kokosing; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking a Senior Estimator in Wooster, Ohio, to develop competitive cost estimates for pipeline maintenance and integrity projects. The role includes leading the estimating process, coordinating with project teams, and requires significant travel within the project area.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, with 3-5 years of relevant experience and potential familiarity with HCSS Heavy Bid software. Beneficial skills include leadership and strong problem-solving abilities, all within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred.
• 3-5 years estimating experience for Pipeline or Facility projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates for pipeline projects.
• Review specifications and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Coordinate estimating efforts and prepare bid schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

3-5 years of estimating experience for Pipeline or Facility projects

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Autodesk

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Integrity Kokosing Pipeline Services (IKPS) is looking for a Senior Estimator to join their team. 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.

Travel requirements: This role requires regular/extensive travel within the project geographic region. The territory is centered around Fredericktown/Columbus, OH, with prospective bids extending west into Indiana, south to Kentucky, east to Pennsylvania, and southeast to West Virginia. Overnight stays are expected, and the company will cover hotel accommodations.

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—including estimating extra work items, change orders, credits.
• Advise on major changes in scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures, including current and accurate information on prices from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Search and analyze options for the 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 bid.
• Set productive, consistent, and acceptable work examples.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior estimators and support staff.
• Lead or participate in internal estimating reviews and risk assessment meetings.
• Promote collaboration, accuracy, and integrity throughout the estimating process.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred.
• 3‑5 years estimating experience for Pipeline or Facility projects related to the Natural Gas Infrastructure or heavy civil projects such as Highway, Bridge, Retaining Wall, Utility, Sitework, Airport, or Rail infrastructure.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software preferred.
• Experience with Autodesk and Workday preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and strong interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to estimate multiple projects at the same time with proven time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks in a high‑quality manner.
• Must be self‑starter; the company is small and individuals must be able to perform on their own for extended periods of time.
• Solid attention to detail with the ability to be a problem solver.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HCSS is preferred.
• Some traveling and long hours may be required from time to time.
• Some bid meetings may require walking long distances on rights of way and up and down steep slopes.

Benefits

Integrity Kokosing provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, and disability insurance. The company also offers competitive incentives such as paid time off and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions.

Equality Statement

Integrity Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action federal/state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.