Estimator

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Plaquemine, LA

55d

About The Position

Under administrative guidance, plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for projects. Experience with FEL (Front End Loading) process, funding document development and capital planning. Preparation of Financial Reporting (Accruals, Asset Additions, Project Closures, Cashflow Forecast, etc...). Ability to track/trend/manage capital portfolio list (basis of Plaquemine 5 Year Capital Plan). Ability to establish cost tracking from SAP and monitor progress. Preparation of various project estimates - OOM (Order of Magnitude) through Funding Grade. Ability to issue SAP purchase requisitions. Serves as project controls representative on medium and large projects. Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicates the reason for the variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management. Interprets contract conditions to ensure compliance. Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods. Familiar with the functionality of automated accounting and cost management systems. Prepares Project Reporting and assists in Project Review. Performs economic evaluations and other special studies, as required. Maintains knowledge of safety policies and procedures and perform assigned duties in a safe manner and has responsibility for the safety of those begin supervised and ensure they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits. Confirms close out requirements, prepares closeout documents/procedures. Determines historical data requirements and inputs into historical data system.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
Extreme attention to detail.
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
Ability to set priorities.
Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
Ability to determine construction material quantities.
Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work.
Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.
AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and executes Project Controls requirements for projects.
Prepares Financial Reporting (Accruals, Asset Additions, Project Closures, Cashflow Forecast, etc.).
Tracks/trends/manages capital portfolio list.
Establishes cost tracking from SAP and monitors progress.
Prepares various project estimates - OOM through Funding Grade.
Issues SAP purchase requisitions.
Serves as project controls representative on medium and large projects.
Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicates the reason for the variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management.
Interprets contract conditions to ensure compliance.
Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods.
Prepares Project Reporting and assists in Project Review.
Performs economic evaluations and other special studies.
Maintains knowledge of safety policies and procedures and performs assigned duties in a safe manner.
Confirms close out requirements and prepares closeout documents/procedures.
Determines historical data requirements and inputs into historical data system.