Lead Project Estimator

Company Overview

Strike is one of the fastest growing private equity owned pipeline, facilities, and alternative energy infrastructure solutions providers in the country. Partnering closely with clients across the United States, we deliver a full range of integrated engineering, construction, maintenance, integrity and specialty services for major capital projects, infrastructure services, and alternative energy projects.

Job Summary:

The Lead Estimator is responsible for the overall planning and coordinating efforts to produce comprehensive project cost estimates.  The Lead Estimator will provide data and cost analysis for estimate reviews and presentations as well as lead the estimating team within the assigned Business Unit to include proposal development, bid analysis and review, and continuous improvement activities.

Primary Job Function:

• Utilize the company approved costing methodology, data, and systems to present estimate results in a detailed breakdown format suitable for use by the project manager and the project team.
• Prepare cost estimates assuring that all necessary costs are detailed and included in the estimate, such as management services, equipment and material costs, construction costs, operating costs, and other costs associated with oil and gas industry projects.
• Attend client pre-bid meeting and job showing, visit the job sites, and keep a record of all verbal information disseminated by the client during the pre-bid meeting and job showing.
• Prepare project cost estimate from the client's RFQ documents and drawings and any other information learned during the pre-bid showing.
• Know and be able to explain the details behind each estimate, including the basis of the man-hours allocated for each task, personnel resources needed to execute each task, etc.
• Maintain meticulous cost estimating tools including databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based applications to keep up dated information on past performance and industry standards.
• Maintain lines of communications between company departments, project manager and client regarding cost estimating activities.
• Assist project manager on alternative project execution approaches based on the scope of work and the most cost-effective execution methods available.
• Other tasks include preparing process flow diagrams, layout drawings, data sheets and technical job reports.

Experience:

• 7 years of experience in project cost estimating/project management with an emphasis on electrical construction projects.
• Field experience in electrical construction projects
• Experience in oil and gas production facilities, measurement stations, and other upstream oil and gas facilities is desirable.
• Strong computer experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, MS Project and Accu-Bid.

Education/Training:

• Engineering, technical, or construction management degree is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.

Competencies:

• Demonstrates flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem-solving.
• Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Works both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Displays superior written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
• Displays tactful, mature, and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse personnel.
• Physical demands require ability to endure frequent physical activity, work long days and handle outdoor elements including a variety of weather conditions.

Other Criteria:

• May require travel.
• Complies with Strike policies and procedures.
• Complies with Strike Drug & Alcohol Policy maintaining favorable drug testing results throughout employment.
• Performs job safely with respect to others, property, and individual safety.
• Works effectively with others to encourage teamwork and productivity.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Required to work Monday through Friday during regular business hours as dictated by the business.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to visit project sites where he may be required to walk on uneven ground and climb over pipes; and be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions including extreme heat.