Project Estimator

Role Summary / Purpose

This position develops, quantifies, costs, and provides a complete capital expenditure (CapEx) model for evaluating projects. Employees in this role provide technical guidance, estimating knowledge, market pricing, and staffing considerations during the estimating process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare capital cost estimates
• Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness
• Suggest alternatives when appropriate
• Cook up with other departments to ensure understanding of project objectives and efficient utilization of resources
• Remain current with technology and industry evolution to anticipate correct market conditions in capital estimates
• Establish, build, and implement metrics for cost and construction estimate checks
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements - Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• 6 - 10 years of experience in capital cost estimates and independently supporting cost evaluations, integrating staffing considerations into estimates

Nice-to-have / Preferred Skills

• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or Engineering
• Six Sigma Certification (Yellow Belt or higher) for process optimization
• Expertise in CapEx modeling, construction estimate validation, and cost-efficiency metrics
• Market pricing research capabilities