Project Estimator - LNG

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Estimator is for our LNG projects is responsible for the preparation of detailed cost estimates for a diverse client base which may include municipal, government and private clients.

Requirements

6 to 20 years of relevant experience, including some estimating experience, is required.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required
Field and/or project experience is a plus
Complex estimating principles and practices including conceptual estimating
Cost analysis
Mathematical skills
Project design scopes
Consulting skills
Analytical skills
Interpret and understand specifications and contracts
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Microsoft Access proficiency
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good presentation and interpersonal communication skills
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Responsibilities

Retains primary accountability for estimate compliance for each project.
Prepares complete and accurate cost estimates.
Will be required to perform quantity takeoffs for estimates including assigning crews and productivity for each discipline.
Performs reviews of all scopes to ensure compliance with the project documents.
Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate, project location and design plan.
Works with the design teams to understand the complexity, size and process systems required for project.
Provides technical advice and assistance to the design team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored estimate to an extremely complex multi-billion-dollar lump sum bid.
Effectively manages multiple projects and estimate timelines.
Coordinates with design, operation and procurement teams on project status, specific project requirements and due dates.
Communicates with estimating team on all stages of project, time limits and support required.
Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates, and Interim Control Estimates.
Assists the Solution Team Leader with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction, and home office costs).
Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within budgeted hours.
Responsible for directing, training, and developing subordinates or Junior Estimators.
Proactively supports, encourages, and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
Plans, coordinates, reviews, verifies, and analyzes all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
Assists in planning and development of the necessary formal training programs to maintain and improve estimating techniques, procedures, and capabilities for both new and experienced personnel.
Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
Champions continuous improvement efforts.
Other administrative, supervisory, and technical duties as assigned.
Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database.