Sr Mechanical & Piping Estimator

Job Summary

Responsible for oversight and preparation of lump sum, unit rate, and cost‑plus estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates in support of proposals, project controls, and project change orders.

Assists in the pre‑construction activities and coordinates estimating efforts across multiple disciplines.

• Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensures that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan.
• Plans, coordinates, reviews, verifies, and analyzes all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation.
• Directs, trains, and develops subordinates.
• Assists in the maintenance of the company estimating database.
• Coordinates and reviews the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to the Project Manager in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored or curve‑type analysis estimate to an extremely complex multi‑billion dollar lump‑sum bid.
• Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates, and Interim Control Estimates.
• Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets.
• May assist estimating leadership with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man‑hours, material, construction, and home office costs).
• Recommends detailed estimating procedures and techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate.
• Assists in planning and development of the necessary formal training programs to maintain and improve estimating techniques, procedures and capabilities for both new and experienced personnel.
• Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted.
• Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities that will add value.
• Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities, while championing change management efforts.

• Perform scope review focusing on:
  • Project objectives
  • Deliverables
  • Overall project requirements
• Perform site investigation analysis.
• Lead the pre‑construction/estimating team in developing preliminary work packages.
• Work with Project Controls and the Project Execution Team to develop the Project P6 schedule.
• During the scope review and the work package development, identify and communicate any value engineering opportunities for consideration by the Project Execution team.
• During the development of project work packages, perform a risk assessment and participate in mitigation strategy discussions.
• Participate in preliminary EHS planning sessions focusing on site‑specific considerations.
• Participate in site logistic conversations and provide input as to what effect this may have on construction.
• Participate in the initial, and subsequent, discussion surrounding the QAQC program and the effects on construction it may have.

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

• BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred.
• Field experience (2+ years).
• Project experience (2+ years).
• Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus.

• Complex estimating principles and practices, including conceptual estimating.
• Tracks new developments both internal and external to the firm.
• Mathematical skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Coordination and maintenance of the company estimating database.
• Development of subordinates.
• Interpret and understand specifications and contracts.
• Microsoft Office 365.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Assists in the planning and development of formal training programs.

• 10+ years of…