Estimating Project Estimator

6 days ago

Houston, United States Bechtel Full time

Requisition ID: 278604 

  •  Relocation Authorized: National/International - Family 
  • Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
  • Work Location: Houston, TX 

 

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Job Summary:

Supports and prepares overall project and discipline specific estimates.  Responsible to support all aspects of developing large scale (multi-billion $) lump sum turnkey and cost reimbursable project estimates, ranging from initial conceptual estimates to detailed forecasts for projects in execution. Supports cost, schedule, and risk analysis and a full range of estimate planning, coordination and consolidation.

 

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership. #LI-CS1

Major Responsibilities:

Direct Disciplines

  • Provide technical expertise and leadership in the review of design scope criteria and quantity development for undefined scope assumptions in coordination with other stakeholders/departments 
  • Supports/reviews prediction/extrapolation of cost curves based on experience of scheduled activities and cost correlation analysis in area of responsibility 

Services 

  • Provides guidance in pricing nonmanual costs and associated ODC’s 
  • Has a deep understanding of international pricing of non-manuals and associated ex-pat costs 
  • Supports in depth audits and analysis of proposals, change order, and other estimates 

Overall 

  • Provides technical guidance to area of responsibility to promote consistency in approach and outcomes across projects, customers, and business lines; provides and leads discipline specific detailed support to capital cost estimates, cash flow, and working capital assessments; reviews and supports the preparation of estimate basis and assumption documentation in area of responsibility 
  • Supports complex/conducts basic conceptual/order of magnitude (OOM) estimates in area of responsibility 
  • Leads cost studies, trend estimates, and life cycle cost estimates in specialized areas or in specialized discipline area; provides area of responsibility-specific guidance and direct support in establishing pricing structures to be applied to quantities for estimates 
  • Provides guidance and oversight in the Identification of risk items and assignment of risk levels to portions of the project work 
  • Prepares cost trend estimates in support of project cost trend programs; takes a lead role for area of responsibility in estimate reviews and presentations to project management and senior management 
Education and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience
  • At least fifteen years of experience in project controls and estimating on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects in the Oil & Gas industry.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Ability to support the development of estimates from inception to completion, including developing an achievable estimate plan, inclusive of budget, and supporting the estimating team in executing the estimate. 
  • Expertise to ensure estimate quality and integrity, including incorporation of lessons learned into the estimate. 
  • Skilled in developing full basis of estimate with appropriate qualifications, assumptions, clarifications documentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand aspects of cost control and budgeting, understanding historical cost data, ratios, benchmarking and using those skills in developing and supporting estimates.
  • Experienced with bid evaluations of cost and schedule criteria.
  • Ability to develop escalation forecasts. Be able to allocate costs into proper cost buckets.
  • Expert understanding of the Bechtel code of accounts
  • Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills to assess estimates.
  • Experience using standard software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, PowerBI, EPCWorks, and EcoSys to analyze estimating and project performance data
Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

 

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com

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