Estimator

CB&I; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CB&I in The Woodlands, TX is seeking an Estimator to handle medium and small EPC estimates under the guidance of the Estimating Manager. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to develop estimates and present the basis of estimate to Management.

This role supports the complete cost estimate from basic takeoffs through final cost, organizes the estimating effort, and develops both conceptual and budget estimates for all work required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of relevant estimating experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of construction processes and cost relationships.
• Experience with storage tanks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for commercial proposals by working with operations, engineering, supply chain, and fabrication groups.
• Develop estimates based on estimating standards, closeout data, and the scope of work.
• Analyze scope documents and calculate project costs using labor and material pricing.
• Prepare estimates by work breakdown structure and chart of accounts.
• Produce both conceptual and definitive total installed cost estimates.
• Lead risk analysis and present estimates to team and management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

The Estimator is responsible for handling medium and small EPC estimates under the supervision and guidance of the Estimating Manager. This employee routinely interacts with others in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to develop an EPC estimate and is responsible for presenting the basis of estimate to the Management team.

This person has the capability to learn most discipline estimates, producing a complete estimate for all required work from basic takeoffs through final cost (all materials, fabrication, subcontracts, construction, localization, and indirects) for all work required for a project. They organize and plan the estimating effort and take responsibility for the complete cost estimate. They are capable of producing detailed takeoffs as well as developing both conceptual and budget estimates.

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

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
• Comprehends relationships between work processes and the cost to our business.
• Experince with Storage Tanks perferred

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment