Project Estimator

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:

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

Experience and Qualifications Required:

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• 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
• Proficient using AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator 10.1(ACCE) (mandatory requirement)

Qualifications:

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