Company

Utilities

SeniorProjectEstimator

$114–170k United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Project Estimator. Skills: Cost estimating, Gas infrastructure, Risk-based estimating, Financial modeling. Lead development of Class 5–Class 1 cost estimates. Establish and maintain estimating standards, tools, benchmarks, and”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure consistency and alignment with organizational processes; Ensure competitive pricing; Ensure alignment with construction strategies and assumptions; Ensure all estimating activities reflect gas safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Industry & Context.

Utilities
Problems you'll solve

Estimate reconciliation; Benchmarking; Identify trends; Identify variances; Identify improvement opportunities; Scenario analysis; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to work in field environments, Work in areas of high noise, dust, extreme temperatures, confined spaces, and potential exposure to chemical hazards, Ability to walk project sites, including uneven terrain and active construction areas, Drive to and access multiple project locations, Sit for extended periods, Work outside normal work hours, Perform tasks outside normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations, Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship, 25% travel, Valid motor vehicle operator’s license

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related or equivalent experience (minimum 10 years), 7–10 years of experience in cost estimating, cost engineering, or project controls within gas utilities or similar infrastructure sectors, Demonstrated experience developing multi-discipline estimates for gas capital projects (pipelines, facilities, stations), Advanced proficiency in Excel and estimating tools, Hands-on ability to build, manipulate, and validate detailed cost models, Ability to operate at the intersection of financial modeling and construction estimating, Working knowledge of CBS, WBS, and gas project estimating classifications, Experience applying risk-adjusted estimating and contingency methodologies, Ability to develop defensible estimates under tight timelines, presentation skills with the ability to communicate assumptions, risks, and outputs to senior leadership, Comfortable presenting in formal review settings and defending estimate positions, verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex estimating concepts for non-technical audiences, Ability to work under stringent deadlines and manage competing priorities, Ability to travel up to 25%, Valid motor vehicle operator’s license

Nice to Have

Experience in regulated gas utility environments and large-scale capital programs, Professional certifications such as CCP, AACEI, or PMP, Experience supporting capital planning, portfolio prioritization, or regulatory filings for gas projects, Working knowledge of PHMSA regulations, state utility requirements, permitting, and safety standards

What You'll Do.

Lead development of Class 5–Class 1 cost estimates

Establish and maintain estimating standards

Translate project scope into quantifiable cost drivers

Integrate risk-based estimating practices

Support project gating and capital planning

Provide validated estimates

and confidence levels

Coordinate with Supply Chain and Construction to validate

Perform estimate reconciliation and benchmarking against historical gas

Develop and maintain gas-specific cost models

Prepare Independent Cost Estimates (ICEs)

Participate in bid evaluations

Transition estimates into executable project budgets

Apply cost-control principles to support variance analysis

Communicate estimate basis

and confidence levels

Ensure all estimating activities reflect gas safety

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partners with Engineering; Partners with Gas Operations; Coordinates with Engineering; Coordinates with Supply Chain; Coordinates with Construction; Partners with Project Managers; Communicates to stakeholders; Communicates to leadership; Communicates to governance bodies

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Verbal communication; Estimate basis communication; Assumption communication; Risk communication; Confidence level communication

Process & Methodology

Project controls, Capital planning, Portfolio prioritization, Project budgets, Change management, Forecasting

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