KLEIN ACCESS is one of North America’s leading providers of right-of-way access solutions. From pipelines to power lines to civil projects, we offer unmatched expertise in total access planning, clearing, sitework and restoration services. When customers choose KLEIN ACCESS as their access company, they’re also choosing YAK ACCESS North America’s largest supplier of access mats and products for building temporary or permanent roads—which means they can be as confident in their materials as they are in their project plan.

These end-to-end solutions are delivered by an experienced, reliable team who place a priority on safety, environmental sensitivity, cost, and timeliness. In short, KLEIN ACCESS goes the extra mile to ensure our clients’ projects are successful.

At YAK and our business units, we bring operational excellence regardless of industry or location. Our culture is as top notch as our service and our employees work together like a family. We have ranked 2nd by our employees as one of the Best Places to Work in Mississippi in the Mega-Large Division for the last three years in a row!

KLEIN ACCESS, a YAK ACCESS Company, continues to experience significant growth, and as a result we are searching for an experienced Construction Estimator for our Hartville, OH operations hub projects.

Position Description:

The Construction Estimator is responsible for estimating temporary access and civil/environmental right-of-way services for projects in the powerline, pipeline, and general construction industries. Estimators must develop a comprehensive understanding of KLEIN ACCESS services, as well as our customers’ businesses and their needs. The estimating process includes access planning and design, quantifying materials from bid documents, and accurately identifying all costs associated with executing a project. An understanding of current and future company goals and objectives, and the role of estimating in achieving those goals, is also essential. Estimators must adhere to KLEIN safety policy at all times and exhibit willingness to maintain and advance a corporate culture of safety.

Key Criteria/Requirements:

In addition to working closely with Sales, Finance, Project Management, and Operations, the Estimator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work closely with sales teams to design and estimate solutions for projects in pipeline, powerline, and general construction industries.
• Design and map solutions for temporary right-of-way access.
• Attend site visits and pre-construction meetings for upcoming project.
• Perform take-offs from construction plans and estimate labor, equipment, and materials needed to execute plans.
• Create quotes and complete customers’ pricing sheets for submission of proposals.
• Develop execution plans, schedules, project narratives, and other written communication as part of proposals.
• Assist in the creation and management of KLEIN supplier profiles, qualifications, and bid submittals in customers’ web-based E-commerce systems.
• Assist with the review and execution of contracts, work orders, change orders, and similar.
• Assist project management team in cost management of projects.
• Track new developments and trends in the energy industry.
• Proactively work to establish advantageous long-term customer relationships.
• Provide technical expertise and support for sales teams on upcoming opportunities.
• Other tasks as determined by Director of Estimating and Director of Operations.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Natural Resources, or related field with two to five years’ experience in cost estimating of power line or pipeline construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, to prioritize and work in a multi-tasked environment
• Knowledge of basic construction materials, production methods, and safety standards.
• Skill in mathematics and a strong grasp of units and conversions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Familiarity with B2W Estimate is a plus.
• Knowledge of Lean construction methodologies and principles is critical.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety hazards of construction projects.
• Must be well-organized and methodical.
• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This position works in a predominantly office setting with some outdoor project exposure. Adheres to all KLEIN safety standards, demonstrating a high degree of safety awareness for all KLEIN employees and worksite-based subcontractors. KLEIN promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing, and possible random testing as determined by project requirements.

KLEIN ACCESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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