Principal Power Estimator

Worley • Houston, TX

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop Type I, II, Ill & IV CAPEX cost estimates and OPEX cost estimates for major projects. These estimates are to include engineering, project management, procurement, fabrication, transport, installation, hook-up & commissioning, OPEX and abandonment. Good working knowledge of estimating software programs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and Visual Basic.

Requirements

• Thorough technical and practical estimating skills and able to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
• Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the discipline, and the basic requirements of other disciplines
• Knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Highly competent in the use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and discipline specific software and tools.
• Thorough technical, practical and leadership experience in the relevant discipline, including experience in project engineering and management with specialized estimating expertise.
• An understanding of project planning and scheduling experience and demonstrable leadership in working with a multi-disciplinary team in large scale projects.
• Indirect estimating and staffing plan development
• Ability to work 60+ hour workweeks, weekends, holidays in office 100% of the time.
• 25% Travel requirement

Nice To Haves

• Local candidates in Houston and Baton Rouge strongly preferred
• Postgraduate qualifications in the relevant discipline; management or supervisory qualifications or equivalent qualification/experience
• Previous LNG and major project experience leading a group of estimators
• Strong organizational skills and ability to deal with challenging situations.
• Strong understanding on contractual and subcontract language and evaluation preferred.
• Aspen Capital Cost Estimator and Cleopatra previous estimating experience.
• Previous project control and cost report creation a plus.
• Ability to push the right process and explain the consequences of deviating from sound industry work processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to the preparation and/or supervision of cost estimates in accordance with the approved procedures during various project phases including Pre-FEED and FEED
• Provide support in the development of estimating standards, procedures and systems for the estimating of tenders and proposal
• Provide cost estimating guidance to projects
• Work with the team to define an appropriate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in accordance with the customer and project requirement.
• Prepare the estimate plan to include establishment of the estimating methodology and cost estimating principles applicable to the estimate preparation.
• Review design scope criteria and quantities for completeness and coordinate with the project to develop additional estimating bases when information is incomplete.
• Support the collection, verification and integration across all work scope into the cost estimate
• Provide support in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost estimating problems.
• Compare and analyze scope, quantities and cost data between projects.
• In comparison with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices, carry out benchmark estimates through high level norms and industry standards
• Support the development of future benchmarking and estimating tools.
• Develop escalation model where required and assist with the development of owners cost.
• Coordinate identification of areas of risk in the compilation of cost estimates and evaluate appropriate levels of contingency.
• Where necessary perform Monte Carlo type risk analysis of costs estimates to determine contingency and accuracy levels.
• Ensure sound quality of cost estimates adhering to the Worley Cost Estimating review procedures at varying project phases.
• Prepare and present cost estimating information to management/customer. This may include the development of Basis of Cost Estimate report.
• Participate in establishing pricing structures to be applied to quantities for estimates.
• Prepare cost trend estimates in support of project cost trend programs.

Benefits

• Focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.
• Building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.
• Reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.
• Path for ambition and potential career success.
• Broaden horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed