Commissioning/Start-Up (CSU) Lead Estimator - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Kiewit • Houston, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioning/Start-up Lead Estimator will prepare cost estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements. They will manage the estimating process provided by CSU management and present the cost estimate in various stages of the approval process. This includes supporting the Commissioning Estimate Manager in developing, managing and executing all commissioning and related activities in conformance with company policies and procedures, contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates in the home office. Kiewit Energy was established to better serve the diverse and expanding energy market. Kiewit Energy provides cohesive engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels, and other process industries. Early Contract Involvement presence offering clients long-term relationships, providing integrated schedules, realistic construction estimates, and construction driven execution planning.

Requirements

• Should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or, 10 years of equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of Estimating experience.
• 2 years’ experience in developing cost estimates on various proposals
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 5 years of prior experience working on Oil & Gas Projects.
• Oil and Gas Industry Safety Standards and requirements.
• Capable to Read, interpret & prepare applicable technical information.
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for functionally developing, managing and delivering the means and methods of the commissioning execution strategy, schedule, and cost
• Support the Commissioning Estimate Manager on all commissioning activities.
• Ensures best practices by supporting the Commissioning Estimate Manager on implementing turnover, pre-commissioning, commissioning, preservation and maintenance processes and systems considering, including: contractual requirements, project, and construction schedule, reliability, maintenance, materials management, change management, permitting and EPA requirements.
• Support the Commissioning Estimate Manager for establishing system boundaries, scopes of work, and turnover / commissioning execution plans for the proposal estimate.
• Prepares CSU budget by studying home plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs using historical benchmarking data for each phase.
• Support/obtain bids from Kiewit Procurement on approved vendors and subcontractors i.e. specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposal requirements.
• Interfaces with proposal schedulers to implement CSU schedule and timelines into the master schedule.
• Communicates turnover / commissioning roles and scope for members of design and construction teams; understands the commissioning test plans/protocols, and coordinates and/or attends design, construction and operability reviews to meet project deadlines while continually monitoring critical path and prepared for short schedule preparation of estimates.
• Be involved & participate in vendor supplier, and/or subcontractor meetings to resolve issues.
• Estimating of spare parts and consumables for initial systems operation.
• Attend daily/weekly progress meetings and issues timely reports.
• Responsible for communication to the CSU Estimate Manager estimate status updates.
• Review CSU proposal deliverables with the CSU Director prior to any project reviews.
• Promote and insist on good housekeeping in the office.
• Promote and ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ANSI and other Safety requirements.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending estimating educational workshops and interfacing with Kiewit estimating group.

Benefits

• top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
• life insurance
• disability
• retirement plans with matching
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level