Senior Principal Estimator

Technip Energies Abu Dhabi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology company is seeking a Project VPM Manager in Houston, TX. The role involves leading estimators, preparing complex cost estimates, and mentoring team members in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with significant experience in estimating disciplines.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading a team of estimating professionals.
• Experience preparing AACE Class 4 and 5 estimates.
• Significant experience as a Subject Matter Expert in estimating disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of estimators to produce mega size EPC estimates.
• Mentor other estimators directly and indirectly.
• Lead reviews of mega projects with department managers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Aspen Capital Cost Estimator

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company; we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With over 65 years of experience and 15,000+ talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges. We believe in the power of collaboration, diversity, and an inclusive culture where your well-being is a top priority.

Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in Being Part of the Solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities. If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We are currently seeking a Project VPM Manager (Vendor Process Management) to join our team based in Houston, TX.

About the Job

• Work independently to write estimate plans, provide estimate status reports, prepare cost estimates, pricing analyses, and revenue calculations for estimates of all sizes and complexities in the energy industry.
• Lead a team of 3-6 estimators to produce a mega size Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) estimate.
  • Typical project types include Engineering Studies, Process Design Packages (PDP), Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Basic Design Packages (BDP), Detailed Engineering & Procurement (EP), and Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) efforts as well as Open Book Estimate (OBE) Conversions to Class 2 Estimate Bids.
• Responsible for the schedule and work hours spent to complete estimates.
• Mentor other estimators directly and indirectly.
• Supervise other estimators when preparing small and medium size estimates and when preparing change order estimates.
• Lead department improvement initiatives such as historical data, tools, template development, procedures, guidelines, and work methods.
• Lead reviews of mega projects with department managers and company executive management.
• Lead client estimate reviews for estimates of all sizes and complexities.
• Lead JV / Consortium partner estimate reviews for estimates of all sizes and complexities.

We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the innovation, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.

About You

Wed love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:

• Self-motivated and detail oriented professional
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under time pressure
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Advanced skills with MS Excel software
• Advanced skills with MS PowerPoint software
• Significant experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) software
• Significant experience benchmarking and indexing ACCE database
• Experience with in-house or third-party estimating software
• Working knowledge of the work process for key departments providing estimate input (construction, subcontracts, procurement, engineering, finance, insurance, tax, logistics, human resources, etc.)
• Significant experience leading a team of estimating professionals
• Significant experience preparing AACE Class 4 and 5 (Factored and Order of Magnitude) estimates
• Significant experience leading preparation of AACE Class 1, 2, and 3 Detailed estimates
• Bachelors degree or relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Significant experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more estimating disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, professional services)

Inclusion Standards

In our continuous journey to developing and building culture of inclusion, we adhere to four Inclusion Gold Standards.

• We challenge our biases and embrace diversity of thought.
• No one has all the knowledge and solutions, collectively we do.
• We foster a caring environment where people are respected, comfortable to share and be heard.
• We promote active listening for effective decisions and action.

Whats Next?

Once receiving your system application, the Recruiting Team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications within a reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting www.technipenergies.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube for company updates.

It is the policy of Technip Energies to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law at the Technip Energies location to which this application is submitted. In Addition, as a Federal Government contractor, Technip Energies is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources Department.