Project Estimator

Job Description

Sr. Project Estimator JD

Position Overview:

The Project Cost Estimator provides support to the Lead Project Cost Estimator to manage, implement, and control the overall project estimating process for a portfolio of approximately 160 projects.

Responsibilities:

Specific job duties or deliverables that the position requires which will also measure performance:

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• Ability to provide estimating assurance on estimates submitted by engineering and construction contractors in accordance with the Motiva project guidelines
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• Ability to review project documents to validate that the contractor’s estimate accurately reflects project scope of work
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• Ability to perform material take-offs from project scope drawings/documents providing estimated material and labor cost for all disciplines
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• Perform estimate quality assurance and all necessary cost analysis
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• Provide feedback to engineering contractors as needed. Ensure revisions and corrections are correctly captured and reflected in latest estimate
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• Some experience working with conceptual estimates. Demonstrate aptitude to ask the right questions when building a conceptual estimate
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• Understand estimated ratios and metrics and compare against established benchmarks. Assist with KPI reporting
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• Conduct field walks to understand project scope and execution
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• Complies and participates with Motiva safety programs and rules
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• Willingness to understand the P50 estimate philosophy and to develop estimates that achieve that departmental goal
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• Validate estimate hours against schedule durations and resource loading
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• Compare actual cost data against estimate and populate cost database
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Experience and Qualifications Required:

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• Basic understanding of Project Controls
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• Experience working with engineering and procurement contractors is preferred
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• Basic Knowledge of Richardson Engineering Estimating
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• Proficient using MS Office suite of software (Excel, Power Point, Outlook) including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, and linking capabilities
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Basic Qualifications:

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• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
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• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relative experience or minimum ten (10) years refining, manufacturing, or petrochemical experience in projects, turnarounds, and/or construction required
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• Proficient using AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator 10.1(ACCE) (mandatory requirement)
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Qualifications:

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• Good analytical, verbal, and written communications skills
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• Good interpersonal skills working in team environment
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• Ability to multitask – multiple projects in different phases of planning/execution
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• Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
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