Estimator

Accenture DACH; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Accenture DACH in Frankfurt seeks an experienced estimator to join our cost engineering team. You will prepare detailed cost estimates from design information and project scope, and collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, and clients to ensure estimates reflect true costs.

The role focuses on pre‑contract estimating for large infrastructure and EPC/EPCM projects, leveraging CostX, Candy or Causeway, and data‑driven methods.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management)
• 8–10 years of professional experience in cost estimating on multidisciplinary projects
• Strong experience in pre-contract estimating for large infrastructure, energy, industrial, or commercial construction projects
• Excellent knowledge of estimating software and cost databases (CostX, Candy, Causeway, or comparable)
• Ability to interpret complex engineering docs and translate into reliable estimates
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills
• Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships

Aufgaben

• Prepare detailed cost estimates from design information and project scope.
• Analyse drawings and specifications to identify cost drivers and risks.
• Develop unit rates and pricing per market conditions and project needs.
• Obtain pricing from suppliers, subcontractors, databases, and other sources.
• Review historical data to identify variances and trends.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to reflect project scope in estimates.
• Present estimating results and analyses to management and clients.
• Support continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools.

Kenntnisse

Cost estimation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable technical discipline

Tools

CostX

Candy

Causeway

Jobbeschreibung

Working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Clients, you will ensure that estimates are robust, commercially competitive, and aligned with project requirements. You will also contribute to the development of estimating standards and support colleagues across the estimating function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates based on the available design information and project scope.
• Analyse technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and project plans to identify cost drivers and project risks.
• Evaluate estimating assumptions and identify opportunities and risks that may impact project cost and budget performance.
• Develop, review, and finalise unit rates and pricing in accordance with current market conditions and project‑specific requirements.
• Obtain and validate pricing information from suppliers, subcontractors, databases, and other relevant sources.
• Review historical cost data and benchmarking information to identify significant cost variances and trends.
• Prepare material take‑offs from engineering drawings and project documentation.
• Review contract documentation to understand the scope of work, contractual requirements, and cost implications of scope changes.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify project requirements and ensure estimates accurately reflect project scope.
• Support project reporting by documenting estimate revisions and providing clear explanations for cost changes.
• Present estimating results and commercial analyses to management, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to junior and intermediate estimators where appropriate.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes, tools, and best practices.
• Perform additional duties as required to support successful project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of professional experience in cost estimating, including experience working on multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong experience in pre‑contract estimating for large infrastructure, energy, industrial, or commercial construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of estimating software and cost databases (e.g. CostX, Candy, Causeway, or comparable solutions).
• Proven ability to interpret complex engineering and technical documentation and translate it into reliable cost estimates.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing stakeholder relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as MRICS, AACE International, ACostE, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification.
• Experience with BIM‑supported estimating, digital estimating platforms, and data‑driven cost estimation methodologies.
• Knowledge of international project delivery environments and EPC/EPCM projects is advantageous.