EPC Estimator: Storage Tanks & Terminals

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Town Center (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I is seeking an Estimator to handle medium and small EPC estimates under the Estimating Manager. The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to develop complete estimates from takeoffs to final cost including materials, fabrication, subcontracts, and indirects.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience, and is proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of construction processes.
• Experience with Storage Tanks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing estimates for commercial proposals by working with operations, engineering, supply chain, and fabrication groups.
• Develops the estimate based on estimating standards, closeout data, and the scope of work.
• Analyzes scope documents, including specifications, drawings, bills of material, historical data, and calculates project costs using labor and material pricing schedules.
• Prepares the estimate by the work breakdown structure and chart of accounts.
• Responsible for preparing both conceptual and definitive total installed cost estimates.
• Conducts precontract kickoff meetings with project managers and business line management to plan bid strategy and ascertain methods of performance based on the scope of work.
• Assists in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Obtains review and input from Legal, Tax, Insurance, Finance, and other corporate support groups.
• Collaborates with other functions during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy.
• Has the ability to recommend cost-reduction options.
• Performs risk analysis and leads risk register workshops.
• Presents estimates to the team and management in a timely and professional manner including developing estimate basis document and comparable metrics

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Construction knowledge

Storage Tanks (preferred)

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Job description

CB&I is seeking an Estimator to handle medium and small EPC estimates under the Estimating Manager. The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to develop complete estimates from takeoffs to final cost including materials, fabrication, subcontracts, and indirects.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience, and is proficient in MS Word and Excel.