Staff Estimator - Transmission & Distribution

Description

The Staff Estimator will be responsible for performing FEL 1, 2 and 3 estimates, participating in the development of EPC and bid check estimates for Midstream projects (emphasis on renewable gas plants and compressor stations). This position will develop accurate bottom-up estimates credible and professionally while minimizing risk to the company.

• Develop factored and bottoms up FEL 1, 2 and 3 (conceptual, feasibility and budget authorization) estimates for pipeline facility projects, and in particular renewable gas plants and compressor stations.

• Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates.

• Review RFP and engineering documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.

• Responsible for detail documentation of quantity take offs and constructability analysis.

• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.

• Review project summary schedules for validity.

• Support the development of risk registers and assist the risk review process.

• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.

• Participate in project team reviews for estimating quantities and scope of project.

• Responsible for reviewing and incorporating quotes on bonds and insurance.

• Perform small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations.

• Support subcontractor pre-qualification, solicitation and bid reviews.

• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.

• Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material pricing.

• Support the development of general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team.

• Support the review of final estimate and presentation to management.

• Present the estimate to internal and external clients.

• Support the Section Manager in the determination of a man hour estimate for the required estimating effort.

• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates, and options.

• Responsible for updating cost history and database management.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 3 years of direct project estimating experience required.

• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

• Demonstrated attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

• Experience with estimating software preferred.

• Experience with oil, gas, chemical, power, or industrial construction practices preferred.

• OSHA 10-hour certification required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 261160

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB