Capital Projects Estimator
About The Position
Under supervision, the Capital Projects Estimator assists with developing, reviewing, validating, and benchmarking capital project estimates according to corporate estimating procedures. The role supports senior estimators in preparing and evaluating estimates, contractor proposals, Basis of Estimate documents, and Estimate Execution Plans. It also maintains estimating data, collects project actuals for benchmarking, documents estimate assumptions, revisions, and cost impacts, and collaborates with Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and contractor teams across project phases. The role may assist senior estimators with larger capital project estimates and, as skills progress, independently estimate smaller capital projects. It supports annual corporate estimating initiatives and works with the Project Controls Manager to develop Owner’s costs. Domestic travel may be required, with international travel up to 5%.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and four years of experience in Construction Projects, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
- Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
- Ability to multitask in a high-paced, deadline-driven project environment.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to travel domestically as needed and internationally up to 5%.
Responsibilities
- Validate and benchmark contractor-prepared estimates using internal and external data sources.
- Assist with early-phase factored estimates using internally developed tools and collect project actuals for the estimating benchmarking database.
- Assist senior-level estimators with larger capital project estimates or independently estimate small capital projects as skills progress.
- Assist with yearly corporate estimating initiatives.
- Review estimate execution plans, contractor estimates, bases of estimate, bids, and proposals for completeness, competitiveness, and adherence to corporate estimating guidelines.
- Review contractor-prepared Estimate Execution Plans.
- Work with the Project Controls Manager to develop Owner’s costs.
- Ensure corporate estimating standard operating procedures are followed in coordination with the Corporate Estimating Manager.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
- Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounted insurance plans for auto, home, and pet.
- Internal progression opportunities.
- Additional discretionary and incentive payments based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
