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Estimator III

Organization:
Willbros
Region:
Texas
Application deadline:
May 14, 2017
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Type:
Full time
Category:
Estimator
Description
Determines project costs, timelines and projected revenue taking into account factors such as labor costs, material costs, equipment rental, manufacturing locations and lead times, facility costs, and required permits / licensing. Generally works in support of complex, technical projects.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties 

  • Defines project needs for estimating services in accordance with contractual requirements, objectives and procedures. Supervises the timely and competent performance of cost estimating activities.
  • Reviews and critiques designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives when appropriate.
  • Ensures that cost trend estimates in support of projects are prepared.
  • Supervises work and performance directly and through lower level supervisors.
  • Reviews estimating related provisions of proposals and develops supporting data for contract negotiations.
  • Participates in establishing pricing structures to be applied to quantities for estimates.
  • Prepares and presents cost estimating information to management/customer.
  • Prepares or reviews contingency evaluation for estimates, escalation estimates, reconciliations for estimates and management presentations.
  • Develops and implements estimating standards, procedures, and tools.
  • Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
  • Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
  • Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
  • Confer with engineers, designers, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
  • Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
  • Review material and labor requirements, to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components.
  • Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project.
  • Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.
  • Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
  • Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction.
  • Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervises others; allocates and monitors work, coordinates similar activities within a functional area. Interprets and applies directions originating at a higher level. 

Scope of Accountability

  • Job role has budgetary type of accountabilities or directly impacts a revenue center's viability or its quality of service via personal contributions. Job role contributes directly to value creation.
  • Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations.
  • Consequences of error are easily measured and can be confined.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field is preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptable.

Professional Experience:

  • 10+ years' experience in estimating, project management or Sr. Field Management
  • Significant experience in managing estimating activities and staff is crucial.

Licenses, Certifications, Credentials, or Other Requirements:

  • Proficient with estimating software applications; Previous experience in "Hard Dollar" Preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Computer proficiency required.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail important.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities somewhat important.
  • Ability to prepare, present and/or supervise the development of complex program proposals and reports to senior level management and customers is critical.
  • Strong organizational skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate in English and take a leadership role over the group for which they have supervisory responsibilities.
  • Commitment to customer service and ability to assist others in applying knowledge and understanding in solving functional problems within area of expertise.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information is essential.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of maintaining frequent contact with upper management, customers, vendors, and/or internal staff to furnish and obtain information and resolve issues; typically capable of developing and delivering effective group presentations.
  • Knowledge of costs of fabricating and installing process equipment.
  • Aptitude for mathematics is able to analyze, compare and interpret
  • Detailed but sometimes poorly defined information, and be able to make sound and accurate judgments based on this information.
  • Ability to focus on details, while analyzing and managing larger obstacles, is vital.
  • Assertiveness and self-assurance in presenting and supporting conclusions, strong communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in project management and the ability to incorporate work-breakdown structure (WBS) techniques are increasingly important in cost estimating complex development projects.
  • Able to often work under pressure and stress, especially when facing bid deadlines.
  • Accuracy is paramount. Inaccurate estimating can cause a bid (proposal) loss or a project money loss on a job that was not accurately estimated.
  • Support managers in creating new proposals.
  • Proficient computer skills; experience with estimating software.
Contact

Willbros

4400 Post Oak Pkwy #1000

Houston

Texas United States

www.willbros.com


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