Senior EPC Estimator

About the role

Under the general direction of the Project Controls Manager and/or Estimating Manager, the Sr. Estimator works independently to calculate labor and material costs for equipment, systems, construction and engineering in the development of all levels Capital Cost Budgets for projects from ROM to Definitive. The Sr. Estimator prepares TIC (Total Installed Cost) estimates developed from varying levels of information from input that is conceptual or order of magnitude, from front-end engineering or from detailed engineering stages of the project's development for (E)-engineering, (EP)-engineering and procurement, and/or (EPC) engineering, procurement and construction projects. He/she develops reports to communicate these cost calculations to Project Management and/or the Client.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive cost estimates and associated clarifications and exceptions reports
• Generate accurate cost estimates using Aspen In-Plant Cost Estimator (Icarus) and/or Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (Kbase) estimating software
• Develop estimates for a variety of industrial projects including Oil and Gas, Refinery, Petrochemical, Agricultural, Pulp and Paper, and other various industrial manufacturing processes and systems
• Accurately interpret preliminary process PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications and data sheets for input to the estimating software
• Develop and maintain the TIC estimate plan, Basis of Estimate and identifies risks and mitigation opportunities
• Identify, conceptualize & plan resources (i.e. manpower, capital, facilities & material expenses) in the estimate development
• Analyze specifications, sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculate costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data
• Compute cost estimates of raw materials or subcontracted work and labor
• Create cost models for estimating elements of scope
• Prepare cost reports and present findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, client representatives, vendors, and subcontractors
• Function as a productive team member in the development of engineering projects from conception to completion
• Review and analyze Notices of Change and Requests for Change
• Manage drawings, related design documents and other cost data in developing cost
• Perform take-offs as needed
• Obtain Supplier Quotes
• Visit work-sites to see site conditions in order to include unforeseen conditions
• Prepare Order of Magnitude Cost Estimates for potential changes
• Prepare Independent Cost Estimates for changes
• Lead the project team through the process of preparing the estimate and conducts risk analysis to ensure estimate accuracy
• Prepare Variance Summaries
• Prepare Cost Analysis with Explanation of Variances (Quantity, Unit price, or inconsistencies in Contractor's estimates)
• Meet with Contractor Estimators for any scope clarifications
• Clarify cost related questions and work as a team-member to meet project goals

Requirements

• High School diploma required; BA/BS degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a senior estimator in the industrial construction industry, with at least 2 years senior estimating experience as a Cost Engineer or Project Estimator
• Exemplary communication skills, written, analytical, negotiating and interpersonal
• Experience in developing project capital cost estimates using Aspentech In-Plant Cost Estimator (Icarus) and/or CCE/Kbase estimating software
• Experience developing estimating processes and procedures
• Preparing technical bid evaluations, attending/conducting vendor bid reviews, and other vendor interfacing as required
• Proficient in the ability to routinely and efficiently use Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and Microsoft Outlook

Skills

• Comprehensive background in industrial equipment packaging, facilities and field construction
• Knowledge and understanding of financial and commercial issues related to contract execution in a competitive and aggressive industry
• Understanding of various methods of producing estimate elements: labor unit installation rates for equipment, factored estimates from equipment, buildup of craft rates, bulk and commodity unit costs, Start-up costs, Construction Indirects, Escalation and Contingency
• Capable of independent work in fast paced, schedule driven environments
• Cost/Earned Value experience is a plus
• Primavera Scheduling is a plus
• Working knowledge of MS Access or database or other database software is desirable