Part-Time Remote Project Estimator – Manufacturing & Tech

Bechtel Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation seeks an experienced Senior Estimator for Manufacturing & Technology to lead estimate development on complex EPC projects in the USA. You will develop, coordinate, and present Project Estimate Plans, monitor progress, and support delivery with cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and client organizations.

The role is part-time telework with at least three days of in-person attendance weekly at a Bechtel office or project site.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of estimating processes and procedures.
• Experience supporting and leading project estimate development.
• Knowledge of EPC estimating practices and cost analysis techniques.
• Ability to coordinate across project functions and stakeholders.
• Experience with cost studies, benchmarking, and data analysis.
• Understanding of construction methods, procurement, and execution practices.
• Knowledge of cost trends, escalation, and estimating tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads estimate development for projects at a low to moderate financial and reputational risk level.
• Develops, presents, and maintains Project Estimate Plans and estimate schedules.
• Coordinates estimating resources with functional leadership to support estimate execution.
• Monitors estimate progress and ensures alignment with scope, schedule, and procedures.
• Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders including engineering, procurement, construction, and clients.
• Prepares estimate basis documentation and supports estimate review packages.
• Performs cost and price analysis using supplier data, historical benchmarks, and internal metrics.
• Prepares cost studies using historical data, statistical analysis, and cost comparisons.
• Supports Project Controls in converting estimates into project budgets.
• Supports estimate presentations and management reviews.
• Maintains stakeholder alignment to support estimate acceptance.
• Reviews estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness.
• Provides input to proposals, client presentations, and contract strategy.

Skills

Estimating processes

Project estimates

EPC estimating

Coordination across teams

Cost studies & benchmarking

Construction methods

Cost trends & escalation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bechtel Corporation seeks an experienced Senior Estimator for Manufacturing & Technology to lead estimate development on complex EPC projects in the USA. You will develop, coordinate, and present Project Estimate Plans, monitor progress, and support delivery with cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and client organizations.

The role is part-time telework with at least three days of in-person attendance weekly at a Bechtel office or project site.