Project Control Specialist

Capital Project Cost Estimating Manager

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the oversight and coordination of all Capital project cost estimating processes and procedures; works with internal and external partners and supports estimating for projects managed by the Company; ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures; develops and maintains tools to enhance estimating and the utilization of Company resources in general

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews, evaluates and/or validates cost estimates prepared either internally or by external contractors
• Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, material, equipment, and labor estimates involved in assigned capital and expense projects
• Identifies process changes to improve efficiency, effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations accordingly
• Provides preliminary estimates for planning purposes and detailed itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications
• Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements. Collaborates with internal partners to make estimate adjustments as needed
• Identifies and applies high level elements of cost and risk analysis to Project Managers in the delivery of a complete and accurate estimate of a project
• Develops and leads the application of general estimating concepts, processes and practices, risk evaluations and contingency determination. Makes recommendations accordingly
• Collaborates with internal and external partners in the development and publishing of estimating processes, deliverables, and tools
• Leads and participates in Company cross organizational work groups to develop, maintain and improve quality of estimating and scheduling processes and tools
• Analyzes project schedules, progress measurements, cost estimates and variances, risk management, procurement and contract management to improve the quality of project estimates and schedules
• Ensures policies and procedures are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures compliance with all current and applicable Federal and State laws and organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Completes other duties, including special projects, as assigned by Management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Associates/2 Yr Degree

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5+ years

YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: NA

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: Click or tap here to enter certifications/licenses required or preferred.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

• Extensive knowledge of estimating and scheduling tools
• Demonstrated expertise with Word, Excel, and other MS Office suite applications
• MS Access experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to research and resolve issues
• Ability to read drawings
• Strong organization and collaborative skills
• Ability to work both independent of immediate supervision and in a team environment
• Good understanding of intra-department functions and operations

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change the duties and responsibilities of this job to meet business and organizational needs, as necessary.