Position: Estimator

　　Company: Loenbro, LLC

　　Division: Pipeline & Maintenance

　　Reports To: Division Manager

　　Position Overview: This position is responsible for working with the Estimating Group to provide complete proposal packages for client turnover. The individual filling this role will be responsible for estimating projects of size and scope upwards of $25M, depending on the complexity of the project and the amount of self-performed work.

　　Job Duties:

　　Estimate projects of size and scope upwards of $25MM, depending on the complexity of the project and the amount of self-performed work.

　　Develop estimates for lump sum, unit price, Time & Material, and T&M Not to Exceed based projects.

　　Attend virtual and/or on-site pre-bid meetings/shows. Be willing to travel to on-site bid shows located in the Rocky Mountain region and the Dakotas.

　　Read and understand all bid documents. These are to include all drawings, scope of work, contract documents and project specific specifications.

　　Draft pre-estimate checklist & opportunity matrix based on information from the bid documents and pre-bid meeting.

　　Set up bid review meetings with internal staff (PM’s, Area Managers, Superintendents).

　　Review Request for Information (RFIs) to address questions throughout the bid process.

　　Perform quantity take-offs and use to develop estimate.

　　Assign labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors to the task quantities.

　　Contact subcontractors and vendors for pricing/quotes. Expectation of 3 estimates per trade or material.

　　Understand project requirements and assign indirect costs for project oversight, safety, and miscellaneous consumables.

　　Capacity to break projects down to a granular level to establish the work breakdown structure that can be directly transferred to the project reporting/tracking structure.

　　Ability to pull information from multiple sources and compile into a comprehensive, easy to understand bid proposal.

　　Generate cashflow table and project risk analysis reports and associated contingency evaluation.

　　Generate all submittals called for in the RFQ.

　　Compile all exceptions & clarifications.

　　Generate project schedule and resource loading reports.

　　Lead bid review meetings and provide information as necessary.

　　Answer post bid/shortlist questions and participate in customer-led post bid review meetings.

　　If awarded, compile all bid information and disseminate into appropriate project folder files. Lead project turn-over meetings, work with operations throughout the pre-con phase.

　　Apply pragmatic analysis of overall project execution process to ensure estimate reflects the efficient execution of the project.

　　Skills/Qualifications:

　　Minimum of 5 years of experience in pipeline and oil/gas industry estimating

　　OR

　　Bachelor's degree in construction management / Engineering or other relevant discipline with 3 years' experience in Oil & Gas Construction

　　Scheduling experience with MSP or P6.

　　Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written

　　Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite emphasis on Project Schedule and Xcel Tracking

　　Preferred Skills:

　　Direct experience in pipeline and facility construction – Direct working experience as well as estimating and financial background

　　Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid or similar estimating software

　　Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar project controls software

　　Benefits:

　　Health Insurance- Up to 80% of the Employee portion paid

　　Health Savings Account (HSA) optional enrollment

　　Paid Time Off after waiting period

　　401k after 90 days of employment with a company match up to 4% (Employees are 100% vested after 90 day waiting period.)

　　Employee paid Dental, Vision, Life and Accident Insurance

　　We are “Leading the Change” in the energy services industry. Our growth and successes have not changed who we are. We live our core values every day:

　　WE TAKE ACTION

　　WE DO WHAT WE SAY

　　WE LEAD BY EXAMPLE

　　WE DO THE RIGHT THING

　　WE PRACTICE STEWARDSHIP

　　*Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.