Senior Mechanical Estimator, Fort Collins

The Judge Group is seeking a
Senior Mechanical Estimator
with experience managing projects in the Midstream Oil and Gas market with project scope from 2 million to 35 million dollars.
Deliver accurate estimates, reduce project risk, and help the company secure profitable, buildable work.
COMPENSATION:
165k to 180k plus bonus
LOCATION:
Onsite position located in Fort Collins, CO
MUST HAVE:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (Will consider 5+ years in an estimating role)
MUST HAVE: E
xperience managing projects in the Midstream Oil and Gas market with project scope from 2 million to 35 million dollars
MUST HAVE:
5+ years estimating experience in the Midstream Oil & Gas industry.
MUST HAVE:
Proven experience estimating pipelines, facilities, and terminals.
MUST HAVE:
Professional certifications such as AACEI CEP, PMP, or ASPE preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create accurate mechanical estimates from bid documents for piping, mechanical, welding, equipment setting, and facility work
- Prepare detailed material and labor takeoffs
- Interpret drawings, verify constructability, utilize vendor quotes, foresee risks and scope gaps
- Ensure accurate pricing
- Manage multiple bids
- Maintains disciplined estimating practices
- Update cost data, and supports project teams
- Perform detailed takeoffs for piping, welding, equipment, valves, structural components
- Prepare labor build-ups
- Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks
- Identify risks, assumptions, exclusions
- Coordinate with project managers, engineering, and field teams
- Prepare estimate summaries
- Maintain cost data, unit rates
- Support conceptual, budgetary, and FEL-level estimates
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related
- Will consider 5+ years in an estimating role
- Proficiency in mechanical takeoff methods for piping, welding, equipment, and structural components
- Proficiency estimating software such as Harbor Estimator, (InEight, HeavyBid, etc.)
- Very strong Excel skills (Vlookups, pivot tables, modeling)
- Like to have; JD Edwards experience (cost codes), Power BI for estimating KPIs.
, Familiarity with construction scheduling software (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
- AACEI CEP, PMP, or ASPE preferred
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