EPC Cost Estimator

Description:

• Prepare estimates for assigned project(s) of medium size and complexity and many types of contracts, either directly or through subordinate personnel.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within area of responsibility.

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

• Develop pricing utilizing industry standard guidelines and estimating guides.

• Prepare quantity takeoff and daily utilization of software tools.

• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

• Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.

• Utilization of the Cost Estimating software with mentoring from Sr. Estimator(s).

• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures and provide assistance to Sr Estimator to incorporate into cost database.

• Interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.

• Estimates should be broken into WBS structure by material, Labor and Equipment.

• Utilize estimating standards for mark-up, contingency and other percentages of construction.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor degree preferred.

• Less than acceptable with relevant experience in estimating.

• Knowledge of Electrical Utility (Substation, HVD, LVD) discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential.

• Disciplines of Estimating required: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical,I&C, Pipeline, Storage, M&R

• Minimum, 1-2 years of construction cost estimating working experience.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.