Estimator

DEME Offshore BE; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility program

Permanent training track

Growth opportunities

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

DEME Offshore BE is seeking a Calculator/Estimator to join our team on challenging civil and marine infrastructure tender projects. You will analyse technical and contractual requirements, translate them into feasible cost estimates, and work with internal specialists to optimise the proposed approach.

The role combines technical insight with commercial awareness, requires strong Excel skills and experience in cost estimation, and may involve site visits depending on the tender.

Qualifications

• Must have cost estimation experience and ability to calculate and analyse technical project information.
• Experience as Calculator, Estimator, Work Planner, Project Engineer or similar role is a strong asset.
• Affinity with civil works, infrastructure projects and marine construction.
• Strong technical insight paired with commercial awareness.
• Ability to assess quantities, production rates, man-hours, materials and equipment.
• Excellent structured working style with big-picture awareness.
• Analytical, critical and solution-oriented; willing to challenge assumptions.
• Strong collaboration and clear communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse tender documents, drawings, technical specs and contractual requirements.
• Prepare, structure and substantiate detailed project cost estimates.
• Determine quantities, production rates, man-hours, materials and equipment needs.
• Compare design and execution options to select the best solution.
• Assess constructability, logistics, phasing, planning and safety.
• Request, analyse and compare quotations from suppliers/subcontractors.
• Identify and quantify project risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal specialists to optimise the proposed approach.
• Present and justify calculations during tender reviews.
• Ensure a clear handover to the project team after contract award.

Skills

Cost estimation

Calculations

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Engineering / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Estimation software

Job description

A successful tender starts with a well-considered strategy. Combine this with strong technical insight and you create the foundation for a reliable and competitive cost estimate. As a Calculator / Estimator at DEME Infra, you bring these elements together.

You will contribute to challenging civil and marine infrastructure projects, analysing technical and contractual requirements, developing feasible project approaches together with our specialists and translating them into competitive and well-founded cost estimates.

But this role goes beyond numbers. You understand how projects are built, identify risks and opportunities and explore which solutions offer the strongest technical and commercial approach.

At DEME, you will be part of one team working on projects that make a lasting impact. Guided by our values We care, we dare, we deliver, we give you the opportunity to take ownership, challenge the status quo and continue developing your expertise and career

Your responsibilities

• Analysing tender documents, drawings, technical specifications and contractual requirements.
• Preparing, structuring and substantiating detailed project cost estimates.
• Determining quantities, production rates, man-hours, materials and equipment requirements.
• Comparing alternative design and execution methods to identify the most suitable solution.
• Assessing constructability, logistics, phasing, planning and safety considerations.
• Requesting, analysing and comparing quotations from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifying and quantifying project risks and opportunities.
• Working closely with internal specialists to challenge assumptions and optimise the proposed project approach.
• Presenting and substantiating your calculations during tender reviews.
• Ensuring a clear handover to the project team after contract award.

Your profile

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Industrial Engineering or another relevant technical field.
• You have experience with cost estimation, calculations and analysing technical project information.
• Previous experience as a Calculator, Estimator, Work Planner, Project Engineer or Site/Project Execution Engineer is a strong asset.
• You have an affinity with civil works, infrastructure projects and/or marine construction.
• You combine strong technical insight with commercial awareness.
• You are comfortable assessing quantities, production rates, man-hours, materials and equipment requirements.
• You work accurately and in a structured way while maintaining an overview of the bigger picture.
• You are analytical, critical and solution-oriented, and you are willing to challenge assumptions to find a better approach.
• You enjoy collaborating within a multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with different stakeholders.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English , both written and spoken.
• You are proficient in Excel and comfortable working with specialised estimation, planning and project tools.
• Depending on the tender or project, you are willing to occasionally visit project sites, suppliers or subcontractors.

Our offer

• An extensive mobility program for a healthy work-life balance;
• A permanent training track which allows you to develop yourself personally and professionally;
• A stimulating, innovative workplace with numerous growth opportunities;
• A people-oriented environment with an interactive health program and a focus on employee wellbeing.