POSITION TITLE : Estimator
REPORTS TO : Estimating Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Execute all estimating functions for Wyatt Field Service Company including the creation of well-organized, accurate, compelling and ultimately successful proposals for Turnarounds throughout the Petrochemical industry.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions
- Monitor equipment, materials and contracted prices in key cost areas. Maintain and help develop a unit rate database based on those key costs.
- Review cost proposals and actual cost reports from completed projects to establish standard summary cost reports, variance analyses and update construction cost data base.
- Calculate statistical data such as quantity take-offs, materials, labor, equipment, and specialty items necessary for preparing budgets and capital forecasts.
- Incorporate feedback from existing and new projects to keep cost database up to date.
- Review proposed project requirements, specifications, and drawings to determine scope of work and estimate costs to complete the project.
- Conduct project site visits with construction management personnel and Client / EPC contractors.
- Display personal and professional ethics and complies with company policies and procedures.
- Develop a complete Mechanical estimate inclusive of shop fabrication, pipe erection, equipment setting, and instrumentation based on the Request for Proposal Documents.
- Quantify project quantities using on screen and manual take off tools.
- Assemble estimates into project estimates for intermediary budgeting and bid day submittals.
- Attend Pre-Bid Meetings / Site Visits to evaluate constructability, site conditions, and factors that could impact labor productivities.
- Develop a complete labor and material estimate inclusive of general conditions (ie staff, equipment, consumables, etc.) inclusive of labor productivities and installation schemes.
- Interface with Rigging Engineer to develop crane requirements
- Interface with Scheduling Engineer to develop "waterfall" logic and support resource loading of the proposal schedule.
- Interface with in-house Procurement or outside vendors to obtain subcontractor proposal or commodity pricing.
Competencies
Must have 7-10 years of estimating in Sage Timberline, in depth database building and development within Timberline.Maintain conformance with estimating standards and work instructions.Working knowledge of the Operating Procedures for Project Controls Estimating practices.Maintain orderly files of all electronic correspondence, electronic or hard copy deliverables, specifications, etc. used for the estimate.Initiate an estimate basis file and file hard copies of all base line documents used for developing the estimate as they are received.Manage bid pricing from all vendors.Coordinate and monitor estimate activities and systems to ensure availability of timely, accurate information.Conduct a detailed analysis to estimate the quantities of materials required for construction through means of computerized take-off or manual method.Perform risk analysis and consider the factors that may interfere with project progress, adjust estimate accordingly.Ensure estimated items are correctly allocated by established Work Breakdown Structures / Cost Breakdown Structures.Able to read and understand major engineering deliverables (P&ID's, Site Plans, General Arrangements, etc.)Assist in the review of risk analysis on projects as they relate to project cost / schedule.Technical Competencies
Detailed knowledge of design, procurement, and construction / field service processes and their inherent cost performance risks.Detailed understanding of estimating processes.In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas.Strong background in Mechanical construction estimating in the industrial marketProficient in estimating methods for Lump Sum, Fixed Price, Cost Plus, T&M, and Unit Price contracts.Proficient with computers including experience with :Spreadsheets and word processing
ExcelAccessP6 R15 or HigherSage TimberlineSkills and Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Business Administration, or other related degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.8 years experience as an estimator or equivalent combination of technical training and / or related5 years experience in Turnarounds, Capital Projects, Greenfield and Brownfield projects.Experience in plant procurement, accounting, construction, production, or operations.General knowledge of construction market, estimating techniques, engineered drawings, cost control, and scheduling of equipment procurement and construction of projects.Well developed working knowledge of purchase orders, contracts, and cost accounting systems.Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.Working knowledge of project cost accounting including WBS set-up, budget and actual cost allocations, and variance reporting.Proficiency with Word, Excel, and general knowledge of PowerPoint and other scheduling software.Ability to identify numerous variables and identify parameters that produce consistency and trends in capital project materials and construction pricing.Ability to work independently and accurately under pressure.10%-20% travel required.To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need :
Must be familiar with take-offs and pricing self-performed merit shop work; must have experience in lump sum, competitive bid environments.Excellent written and oral communication skills, self-directed with strong organizational skills, attention to details, and strong analytical skills in regard to cost / pricing of material, labor and equipment.Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines.Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge :
Strong knowledge with computer programs and software as described below.
Experience :
Must have 4-year degree in engineering or construction management degree or equivalent and experience.7-10 years' minimum experience estimating mechanical and piping projects. Experience in heavy mechanical capital projects, outages and / or turnaround environments, Experience in estimating civil, structural steel, boilermaker, or other related field is a plus.Pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.
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