Estimator

Requisition ID: 99887 

Job Category:  Project Controls; Construction 

Location:  Chicago, IL, United States 



 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking an Estimator to join our team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate is expected to have prior experience working on heavy industrial construction projects. Conformance to the Project Lifecycle Process, Global and Regional Estimating Guidelines and sound first principle estimating techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding estimating scope of work, deliverables, schedule of execution, estimate structure, formats, reports etc.;
• Develop the estimate plan and initiate estimate kick-off meeting;
• Coordinate MTO deliverables with engineering;
• Delivery of an accurate and comprehensive estimate in accordance with estimating procedures, standards, and practices and estimate classifications;
• Bottom-up calculation of direct and indirect field costs, factorization or other methods as appropriate to the estimate classification;
• Establishment of project escalation and contingency requirements;
• Calculation of cash expenditure, predicted escalation over project duration;
• Attendance of estimate review meetings;
• Issue of the Basis of Estimate and prepare client estimate presentations;
• Monitoring and upgrading of the estimating database;
• Preparation and input to Gate Release Meetings.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience in an estimating role, ideally on small / medium multi-discipline projects in an EPCM environment throughout various classes of estimate;
• Strong MS Office skills and experience with tools and estimating systems;
• Site experience would be an asset;
• Knowledge of EPC/LSTK estimating techniques;
• Commercial / contractual knowledge.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location) 

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.