Company
Utilities
SeniorProjectEstimator
“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.
Estimate reconciliation; Benchmarking; Identify trends; Identify variances; Identify improvement opportunities; Scenario analysis; Root cause analysis
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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