Cost Estimating Manager

Cost estimating Manager page is loaded## Cost estimating Manager remote type:
Hybrid locations:
Billerica, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R26 000154

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs.

Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.
If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! ###

Job Requirements
* Develops and implements the strategy for the cost estimating function within Global Engineering. Identifies current and future demand and manages organizational capability to efficiently and effectively meet cost estimating demand. Identifies functional opportunities and threats, then creates goals and plans to effectively manage them. Identifies cost estimating KPI’s, tracks them, and then develops and execute plans to continuously improve the function.
* Coordinates with Project Development Managers and Project Managers to develop and implement cost estimating plans for individual projects to identify what types of estimates will be developed, the format of the estimate, who will be performing the estimate, and scheduling the estimate. Coordinates with the Project Manager to integrate Advanced Work Packaging, Work Breakdown Structure, and Cost Breakdown Structure. These plans can be standalone documents or included as a section in the project execution plan or project controls plan.
* Develops top-down estimates using computer software, analogous projects, and scaling/parameters. Develops written estimate basis with each estimate. Coordinates with project development teams to identify and deliver estimate input deliverables and communicates the estimate and basis to project teams and other stakeholders.
* Supports project teams in the evaluation and selection of engineering contractors for their capability to develop estimates.  Supports project teams and engineering contractors to identify estimate and estimate basis requirements.  Supports the project manager in reviewing estimates developed by engineering contractors.
* Evaluates accuracy of estimates between phases and at the completion of a capital project. Identifies functional lessons learned from individual project estimates and identifies trends that apply to the portfolio.  Makes recommendations to the project development director on how to improve functional capability.
* Responsible for ensuring estimate data and benchmarking are properly maintained and utilized to improve the cost estimating function from the speed and accuracy point of view.
* Establish cost normalization and reference class baselines; maintain parametric models for early-phase estimating.### Competencies
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience at a senior level with all disciplines of project controls and an understanding of current industry best practices.
* General knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and facility construction both US domestically as well as globally.
* Ability to lead in a fast-paced matrix environment leveraging capabilities through outsourced organizations.
* Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
* Strong communicator both verbally and in writing; ability to present technical information in simple, non-technical terms.
* Strong computer skills and fluency in utilizing various databases containing estimating tools, data, factors, and other project estimating related information or software.### Education/Experience
* Bachelor’s/University degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management or equivalent experience or related…