Project Estimator

1 month ago

Detroit, United States LanceSoft, Inc. Full time

Job Title: Sr. Project Estimator – Construction

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, and Construction Management + 7 years job relevant experience with 4+ years in Estimator

Location: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the work location in Metro Detroit. This is subject to change.


Job Summary

Assists the project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating estimates and/or an integrated project plan so that the project may be executed in the most efficient manner possible. Applies methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, to efficiently manage, develop, and control project estimates. Assignments are received in the form of results expected, within operating policies and

procedures. Incumbent has the discretion to select from alternative approaches; decisions may involve changes to normal work processes. This is an individual contributor job


Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates. Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates.
  • Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness.
  • Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates.
  • Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing.
  • Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy.
  • Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis.
  • Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of projects plans.
  • Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
  • Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lessons learned and participating in after-action reviews.
  • Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients.
  • Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.
  • Minimum Education & Experience RequirementsHigh School or GED, & 11+ years of job-relevant experience.
  • Associate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field and the knowledge/capabilities typically acquired through 9+ years of job-relevant experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field and the knowledge/capabilities typically acquired through 7+ years of job-relevant experience.
  • Advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel Other Qualifications Preferred
  • Estimator: 4+ years of engineering experience/background in estimating on large construction projects in the energy domain preferably renewables (Solar, Wind, etc.)
  • Electrical Work (Substations, OH, and UG) and some Civil Engineering Background
  • Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, project management, construction, commissioning, etc.)
  • Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take off, or any other estimating software


Other Requirements

• Ability to develop/coordinate cross-functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes.

• Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project & risk management.


Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities and utilize various competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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