Senior Manager, Estimating - US Construction

WorleyParsons; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Estimating in US Construction. In this pivotal role, you will lead estimating activities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives. You'll collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality estimates that support sustainable project execution. This position offers the flexibility of fully remote work within the U.S., allowing you to engage with teams across time zones. If you are passionate about driving project success and fostering a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estimating and project management required.
• Ability to deliver high-quality estimates across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating activities for large-scale projects ensuring accuracy.
• Collaborate with teams to provide cost insights for project planning.

Skills

Estimating Techniques

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

University Degree in Related Field

Tools

Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)

Cleopatra

Microsoft Software

@Risk/Monte Carlo

Job description

Company: Worley

Primary Location

USA-TX-Houston

Job Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Job Level: Experienced

Job Posting

Apr 14, 2025

Unposting Date

May 15, 2025

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Purpose of the Role:
As a Senior Manager, Estimating - US Construction at Worley, you will lead and execute estimating activities on assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with Worley’s strategic objectives. You will play a key role in cost estimation across multiple disciplines, leveraging deep expertise to support sustainable project execution. This role requires strong knowledge of home office services and field construction costs, as well as proficiency in various estimating techniques. You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to deliver high-quality estimates that support informed decision-making and long-term business growth.

This position is fully remote within the U.S. and requires the ability to work effectively across both East Coast and West Coast time zones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and execute estimating activities for large-scale projects, ensuring the accuracy and quality of Type I, II, III, and IV CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates across all project phases.
• Oversee and optimize the preparation of estimates related to engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and decommissioning.
• Provide strategic leadership and training to the estimating team, fostering a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, project management, and sustainability teams to provide cost insights that support project planning and decision-making.
• Ensure the team’s estimating capabilities align with project needs and Worley’s long-term vision.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of estimating systems, processes, and tools, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and technological advancements.
• Lead the preparation of professional services and construction management proposals, incorporating benchmarking and financial analysis.
• Support business development initiatives by building strong relationships with key clients and growing business through consistent team performance.
• Manage the estimating function within the broader business framework, ensuring alignment with Worley’s sustainability objectives and financial targets.
• Provide guidance on indirect estimating and the reconciliation of scope changes in EPC contracts, ensuring adherence to best practices in contractor negotiation.

Qualifications:

• A university degree or equivalent qualification in a related field, with extensive experience in estimating and project management.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver high-quality cost estimates across multiple disciplines and project phases.
• Deep understanding of estimating techniques, including hours estimation for various classes of estimates.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop a high-performing estimating team.
• Proficiency in Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), Cleopatra, and Microsoft software. Experience with @Risk/Monte Carlo and benchmarking tools is preferred.
• OPEX estimating experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of EPC contracts, change orders, and contractor negotiations.
• Experience in Mining and Minerals, Battery Materials, Refinery Portfolio work; Pipeline experience preferred.
• Ability to prepare professional services and construction management proposals with appropriate benchmarking and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make independent decisions in complex project environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior-level stakeholders and influence decision-making.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.