Project Estimator - United Piping, Inc.

Position Overview: This full-time position has responsibility to estimate and assist with proposal development and project cost. The estimator will prepare complete cost estimates for construction projects within the oil and gas industry. Duties and responsibilities are broad, varied and often of a complex and confidential nature. The ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment to meet critical and ongoing deadlines is required. This position will be based out of our Duluth, MN location.

Essential Functions - The individual in this role must be able to perform the essential functions of the role, and meet the following occupational demands, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Represents UPI professionally and is an ambassador for our values of Integrity, Respect, and Caring.
• Follow standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating projects.
• Develop accurate and competitive proposals by reviewing proposal documents including scopes of work, drawings, specifications, contracts, etc.
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc. to provide input in a timely fashion to ensure bids are complete and delivered on time.
• Assess and monitor client and/or subcontractor changes throughout the proposal window.
• Develop technical proposal responses such as execution plans, schedules, and inclusions / exclusions based on the proposal documents.
• Develop commercial responses such as proposal pricing, unit pricing, and subcontractor pricing reviews based on the proposal documents.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders during the proposal process to ensure Client specifications, quality, safety, schedule requirements, and expectations are met or exceeded.
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude within proposal packages.
• Review all final estimate packages with leadership prior to formal proposal submittal, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in transitioning proposal data to project budgets with internal stakeholders.
• Review and incorporate historical data from past projects, subcontractor costs, productivity reports, etc. into usable figures.
• Develop new and enhanced processes and systems as they pertain to bidding, scheduling, and budget requirements.
• Communicate ideas and implement changes for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

Companywide Expectations:

• ZERO incidents.
• Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• No ethics violations.
• A drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Assist in accident investigations on assigned jobs.
• Honesty, integrity, ethical behavior.
• Do what’s right, when you say you are going to do it, the first time.
• Embrace a commitment to learning and development, recognizing areas you need improvement on and a responsibility to mentor and coach others.
• Be self-motivated, demonstrate an ability to think outside of basic fundamentals of the job description to add value in the furtherance of company vision, goals, and success.
• Be actively engaged.
• Share information and offer and receive feedback (both positive and negative).
• Respect company and customer property including vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct self with “can-do” attitude.
• Be accountable for your own performance expectations and deliverable metrics.

Core Competencies:

• Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
• Communication: the ability to share ideas and information both externally and internally.
  • Verbal and written communication skills are equally important.
• Organizational skills: the ability to handle and process information in a tidy, efficient manner.
• Logistical skills: the ability to process and generate information directly related to the movement and organization of people and events.
• People skills: the ability to be comfortable talking and interacting with a variety of people from a variety of backgrounds and make them feel comfortable talking to you.
• High attention to detail: the ability to manage and track details in the midst of a large quantity of information and requirements and the ability to recognize discrepancies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Work Environment:

• This work will be performed in an office setting.
• Office environment with moderate noise levels.

Physical Demands – The individual in this role must be able to meet the following occupational demands:

• Office environment with moderate noise levels
• Ability to work in an office in a fast-paced environment with variable working hours
• Mostly sedentary role with the need to move around the office to copy, scan, fax, and file
• Will require opening of heavy file cabinets with bending, stopping, or kneeling to file
• May require light lifting of storage boxes
• Will require consistent time spent on the computer and phone throughout the day

Position Type & Expected Hours of Work:

• Due to the responsibilities of this role, full-time hours are typically needed
• This role has the option to work a combination of the hours remotely and in the office with your supervisor’s discretion.

Travel Requirements:

• This role requires occasional travel, including by air

Required or Preferred Education and Experience:

• A four-year engineering / construction management degree or equivalent combination of technical training and experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects / activities in a dynamic fast paced environment.
• Ability to work with high level of integrity, using discretion with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to breakdown construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Additional Qualifications:

• Proficient with scheduling programs including Primavera (P6).
• Experience with electronic bid software, B2W experience desired.
• Previous experience estimating projects into the $5MM range.

Compensation Information:

This role will be based out of our Duluth, MN office. The pay range is $103,500 - 155,800 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for annual bonus and profit sharing based on company performance in addition to other benefits that support the total well-being of you and your family.

• Comprehensive Insurance coverage - Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Wellness Program
• 401K with employer match
• Discounted company stock (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Profit Sharing
• Generous paid time off
• Hybrid work environment
• Growth opportunities through company sponsored leadership development courses and training