Chief Estimator

Evonik•Lafayette, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leads estimate methodology/consistency across disciplines and packages; validates vendor quotes; sets contingency and MR methodology. Operates as owner-representative to define, specify, steer, and manage work by others (EPC/EPCM/contractors) in accordance with Evonik practices and project-specific requirements on Project Ascent – Tippecanoe (Lafayette, IN).

Requirements

15+ years of experience in project planning and scheduling for large capital projects.
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (required).
Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) project lifecycles.
Demonstrated expertise in construction sequencing and schedule development methodologies.
Knowledge of engineering deliverables, design maturity, and long-lead procurement planning.
Experience integrating and managing contractor, EPC, and EPCM schedules within a master schedule.
Proven ability to perform schedule forecasting, critical path analysis, and recovery planning.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify schedule risks and mitigation strategies.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to challenge assumptions, validate project inputs, and maintain schedule integrity while fostering collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain integrated project schedules across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning phases.
Create and manage schedule logic, constraints, milestones, and interface relationships.
Integrate contractor, EPC, EPCM, long-lead procurement, and execution package schedules into a master project schedule.
Maintain schedule quality through validation of logic, float paths, durations, constraints, and schedule integrity.
Manage schedule baselines and ensure traceability of approved scope and schedule changes.
Identify and monitor critical and near-critical paths, providing schedule forecasts and impact assessments.
Perform schedule recovery, mitigation, and what-if analyses to support project decision-making.
Establish and oversee progress measurement processes, validating progress updates and schedule accuracy.
Coordinate with project management, engineering, procurement, construction, and contractor teams to ensure schedule alignment.
Prepare schedule reports, dashboards, milestone forecasts, and critical path analyses to support project reviews and governance.