Cost Estimator - Construction Planning & Analysis

HEB • San Antonio, TX

6d

About The Position

Corporate Planning & Analysis develops / maintains budgets and financial systems while providing current, reliable financial data, analysis, and technical info.

As a Cost Estimator, you will collaborate with Design & Construction to ensure scope & cost assumptions are understood. You will serve as a strategic thought Partner to make recommendations on cost drivers and where costs may be able to be reduced. Work with other business areas to collect other cost inputs.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to communicate at all levels of H-E-B?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... a grasp of financial functions?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... innovative ways to use analytics?

What is the work?
Financial Functions:
- Responsible for various financial functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting, analysis
- Responds to rate and budget questions; provides explanations to ensure management understanding
- Builds necessary relationships / alliances through delivery of meaningful, accurate, timely results on a consistent basis

Analytics:
- Reviews financial data and maintains documented records supporting financial forecasts used in the rate and budget area
- Applies knowledge / experience; provides credible, action-oriented analysis / recommendations to management
- Reports weekly actuals and forecasts profitability including but not limited to weekly bill-out by warehouse, sales, cogs, ad loss, clearance / markdowns, shrink / procurement revenue that involves trend analysis, economic research (macro / micro) and compare analysis
- Provides interpretation and explanation in a summary format that is delivered to senior management
- Works on ad hoc strategy-focused projects which aid senior management in business decision-making

Requirements

• a related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
• 3 years of related experience
• analytical, project management skills
• Experience looking at 2D plans or drawings of the scope of work on a Construction project & apply costs to that work
• Strong analytical and time management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Intermediate PC Skills
• Ability to successfully communicate with / influence upper level management
• Ability to produce work that impacts management decisions and business results
• Ability to manage large-scale projects from conception to implementation
• Strong attention to detail
• Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
• Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays
• Sit for extended periods of time
• Work extended hours

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with these tools: Blue Beam, RS Means, Procore, Buildertrend, MeasureSquare, Costbook

Responsibilities

• Responsible for various financial functions such as budgeting, auditing, forecasting, analysis
• Responds to rate and budget questions; provides explanations to ensure management understanding
• Builds necessary relationships / alliances through delivery of meaningful, accurate, timely results on a consistent basis
• Reviews financial data and maintains documented records supporting financial forecasts used in the rate and budget area
• Applies knowledge / experience; provides credible, action-oriented analysis / recommendations to management
• Reports weekly actuals and forecasts profitability including but not limited to weekly bill-out by warehouse, sales, cogs, ad loss, clearance / markdowns, shrink / procurement revenue that involves trend analysis, economic research (macro / micro) and compare analysis
• Provides interpretation and explanation in a summary format that is delivered to senior management
• Works on ad hoc strategy-focused projects which aid senior management in business decision-making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees