Principal Estimator

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Houston Texas, United States CB&I Full time
Company Overview:
CB&I® is the world's leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 130-year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview:
The Principal Estimator is responsible for handling estimates with minimal supervision from management. This employee routinely interacts with others in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to develop a fully priced piping estimate.

This person has the capability to perform a complete estimate for all required work from basic takeoffs through final cost (all materials, fabrication, subcontracts, construction, localization, and indirects) for all work required for this scope. They are capable of producing detailed takeoffs as well as developing both conceptual and budget estimates. The ability to read and interpret both CAD drawings and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s) is essential, and some field experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities:
Lead customer Open Book Estimate reviews

Develops the estimate based on estimating standards, closeout data, and the scope of work

Prepares the estimate by the work breakdown structure and chart of accounts

Responsible for preparing conceptual and definitive total installed cost estimates

Assists in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment, and subcontractors

Obtains review and input from Legal, Tax, Insurance, Finance, and other corporate support groups

Has the ability to recommend cost-reduction options

Performs risk analysis and leads risk register workshops

Presents estimates to the team and management in a timely and professional manner including developing estimate basis document and comparable metrics

Analyzes scope documents including specifications, drawings, bills of material, historical data, P&ID’s, etc.

Develops the estimate based on estimating standards, closeout data, and the project documents

Collaborates with other disciplines during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy

Participate in precontract kickoff meetings with project managers and business line management

Qualifications:
BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

15+ years of relevant experience, with 10+ years in an Estimating role

Strong understanding of pipe / valve / fittings scope

Proficiency in MS Word and Excel

Strong critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills

Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision

Understands relationships between work processes and the cost to our business

Skills and Behaviors:
Strong understanding of construction projects and some experience in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and/or construction

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Technical proficiency with typical software

Fully understands and comprehends project requirements and has a knowledge of how to meet them.

Identifies and addresses technical inconsistencies and contract scope changes

Knowledge of products and markets served by CB&I

Proactively identifies and solves complex problems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task to meet competing deadlines

Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture

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