Estimator

Estimator

Location: Pasadena, TX
Contract: 12 months

Job Description:

• Develop Phase/FEL 1 (Concept) thru Phase/FEL 3 (Definitive) Estimates and Estimate Basis's for Site Capital/Expense Construction Projects.
• Maintain/Build/Improve: past project estimate database, metrics, tools, processes.
• Evaluate contractor & vendor quotes.
• Read/Evaluate/Perform take-offs on typical plant engineering deliverables drawings, data, MTO's etc. to develop estimate specs/quantities.
• Read/Evaluate typical plant project schedules to develop estimate costs.
• Communicate cost/schedule concerns as they arise through correct channels.
• Coordinate project estimate kick-offs/walk-downs/quote reviews.
• Complete estimate final reviews with project teams/construction groups/turn-around groups.
• Complete change order estimates
• Assist project controls with project budget (WBS) developments.
• Work with site/corporate/contractor/historical resources to develop/analyze time, material, and manpower requirements.
• Stay up to date on current & future forecasts for: labor resource availabilities, labor market rates, material & equipment.

Required:

• 3 Years successful estimating experiences with similar plant projects
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) skills.
• Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Able to complete project walk-downs in possible high heat & typical plant conditions.
• Ability to read and speak English fluently.
• Familiar with a wide variety of project types, estimating practices/methods, risk/contingency development, and commercial terminologies.

Preferred / But Not Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or business
• 10 Years in a similar lead estimating role in an Owner/Operator environment with multiple projects over $10MM
• SAP experience within project/budget costs oversight/management
• AACE Membership and CEP certification
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
• Contingency/Risk/Mitigation and/or Monte-Carlo type software experiences