Cost Estimator - Construction Planning & Analysis

H-E-B•San Antonio, TX

66d

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?

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

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