Commissioning/Start-Up (CSU) Estimator - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (OGC)

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Location: Houston, TX, US Requisition ID: 182117 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Energy District Market: OGC Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Commissioning/Start-up Estimator will prepare cost estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements. They will manage the estimating process provided by CSU management and present the cost estimate in various stages of the approval process. This includes supporting the Commissioning Estimate Manager in developing, managing and executing all commissioning and related activities in conformance with company policies and procedures, contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates in the home office. District Overview Kiewit Energy was established to better serve the diverse and expanding energy market. Kiewit Energy provides cohesive engineering, procurement and construction services to the oil, gas, refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, biofuels, and other process industries. Early Contract Involvement presence offering clients long-term relationships, providing integrated schedules, realistic construction estimates, and construction driven execution planning. Location This position is located at our Energy Corridor office in the greater Houston, TX area. One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs. Responsibilities Responsible for functionally developing, managing and delivering the means and methods of the commissioning execution strategy, schedule, and cost Support the Commissioning Estimate Manager on all commissioning activities. Ensures best practices by supporting the Commissioning Estimate Manager on implementing turnover, pre-commissioning, commissioning, preservation and maintenance processes and systems considering, including: contractual requirements, project, and construction schedule, reliability, maintenance, materials management, change management, permitting and EPA requirements. Support the Commissioning Estimate Manager for establishing system boundaries, scopes of work, and turnover / commissioning execution plans for the proposal estimate. Prepares CSU budget by studying home plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs using historical benchmarking data for each phase. Support/obtain bids from Kiewit Procurement on approved vendors and subcontractors i.e. specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price. Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposal requirements. Interfaces with proposal schedulers to implement CSU schedule and timelines into the master schedule. Communicates turnover / commissioning roles and scope for members of design and construction teams; understands the commissioning test plans/protocols, and coordinates and/or attends design, construction and operability reviews to meet project deadlines while continually monitoring critical path and prepared for short schedule preparation of estimates. Be involved & participate in vendor supplier, and/or subcontractor meetings to resolve issues.. Estimating of spare parts and consumables for initial systems operation. Attend daily/weekly progress meetings and issues timely reports. Responsible for communication to the CSU Estimate Manager estimate status updates. Review CSU proposal deliverables with the CSU Director prior to any project reviews. Promote and insist on good housekeeping in the office. Promote and ensure compliance with all applicable OSHA, ANSI and other Safety requirements. Maintains technical knowledge by attending estimating educational workshops and interfacing with Kiewit estimating group. Qualifications Should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline or, 10 years of equivalent work experience. 5 years of CSU experience, including one previous assignment in a CSU Role. 2 years’ experience in developing cost estimates on various proposals Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 5 years of prior experience working on International Oil & Gas Projects. Understanding of process technology and the technical principles related to O&G, LNG, NGL, Gas Dehydration, SRU’s, Offshore & GTL plants. Knowledge of internal engineering systems and tools. Knowledge of PC, Windows, Office Software (Excel) and IT implementation background. Oil and Gas Industry Safety Standards and requirements. Capable to Read, interpret & prepare applicable technical information. Knowledge and maintenance of PLC and PC based control systems

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Other Requirements: Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary. We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependent energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you. Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry. We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kiewit