Senior Estimator

AMECO • Houston, TX

3h • $74,000 - $101,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

AMECO is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the estimating functions for an assigned area, providing the services, procedures, and methods needed for the timely and accurate issuance of estimates and supporting documentation to clients and project management. This position ensures that departmental and company requirements are met in responding to estimating requests, and may direct the quantitative development of material, labor, and subcontract take-offs as well as the coordination of information among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Maintenance.

This position conducts work directly related to management or general business operations in an organization or functional area. The work requires advanced knowledge gained from a prolonged course of specialized instruction, experience, and expertise, and includes the consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. On large to mid-sized or multiple projects, the individual, if on the leadership track, may act independently or may direct a staff of other estimating professionals. If on a technical track, the individual will report to an upper-level estimator on mega or extremely large-sized projects.

Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in an applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience, or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include, but are not limited to, management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.

Nice To Haves

• Seasoned expertise to ensure that all pertinent information is updated in relation to the present scope of work.
• Should be involved with an Estimating professional society.
• Minimum of zero (0) years of experience using any of the AMECO Estimating Systems or five (5) years of experience using industry-recognized estimating systems.
• Minimum of two (2) years of field experience, preferably in project controls, construction, contracts, or estimating.
• Demonstrate strong technical ability, combined with communication skills, to lead estimate development.
• Knowledgeable about Lump Sum and/or Cost Reimbursable estimating.
• Knowledgeable about Self-Perform and/or Construction Management Execution.
• Knowledgeable about internal Cost Systems, Progressing Systems, Level I and II Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures, and Project Status Reports.
• Recognized as being proficient in the following areas: Direct Field Costs, Indirect Field Costs, AMECO Services Costs, Escalation, Selling an Estimate, Benchmarking and Unit Rates for Key Commodities, Insurance, Performance Bonds & Letter of Credit Costs, Estimate Plan, Basis of Estimate, Input and Use of Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF), Use of Allowances, Cost Contingency, Input of Estimate into Global Pricing Model's Template, Productivity Worksheets, Craft Mix and Crew Mix, Expatriate Policy Costs, Data Analyst, Comparison Analyst, Input into and Use of Historical Data (EMS – Experience Management System), and Procurement, including a comprehensive understanding of Purchase Order, Budget Quotations, and "Procurement Action – Request for Proposal" (PARP) and "Procurement Action – Request for Quotation" (PARQ) work processes.
• Recognized as being familiar, but requiring guidance and supervision, in the following areas: Currency fluctuation and tax costs.
• Good analytical and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of co-workers.
• Provide services, procedures, and methods for the timely and accurate responses to client, project management, departmental, and company requirements.
• Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team.
• Lead the development of the total project estimate; detailed and/or conceptual.
• Prepare the total Project Basis of Estimate.
• Prepare the Estimate Risk Analysis and make cost contingency recommendations.
• Arrange and conduct department, discipline, and project estimate reviews.
• Participate in the presentation of the estimate to AMECO and client management; learning how to sell an estimate.
• Assist in estimate completion activities and estimate turnover to the project team.
• Develop and conduct estimating training programs.
• Refine supervising and coaching skills.
• Initiate and/or participate in developmental activities.
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.
• Adhere to and support AMECO's Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and Sustainability Policies.
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job.
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Stay abreast of current estimating techniques by maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations or by networking with other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry.
• Update, as required, common rates that are used in the business line estimates.
• Be active in knowledge management portals and communities regarding forum questions and discussions.
• Be knowledgeable about the benefits of Cost Competitive Execution, Excel to Win, Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF), and Strategy to Win; actively promote innovative ideas and solutions.
• Develop complex quantity take-offs and accurately and efficiently take-off, analyze, and summarize quantities.
• Develop bid packages, write scopes of work, and prepare bid forms with bid quantities.
• Drive low-cost solutions and engage in value engineering processes across multiple disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunities designed to reward individual and organizational success
• Executive-level leadership development and continuing education opportunities
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including PPO and High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) options with Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) eligibility
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Eight (8) paid company holidays annually
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including Accident, AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and additional Life Insurance coverage
• Additional executive benefits and perquisites may be available based on role eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior