Project Cost Estimator

Project Cost EstimatorPosition Type: Contract (1 year +)Position Location: Pasadena, TXPosition Salary: $65/HR - $85/HR (Depending on Experience)Schedule: 9/80 hybridResponsibilities: Estimating and validating a wide variety/size of chemical processing (expense/capital) construction projects at multiple company locations/sites.Develop Phase/FEL 1 (Concept) thru Phase/FEL 3 (Definitive) Estimates and Estimate Basis'sValidate 3rdParty Engineering EstimatesMaintain/Build/Improve our past project estimate database, metrics, tools, processes.Evaluate/validate contractor & vendor quotes.Read/Evaluate/Perform take-offs on typical plant engineering deliverables, drawings, data, MTO's etc. to develop estimate specs/quantities.Read/Evaluate typical plant project schedules to confirm alignment with estimatesIdentify and communicate cost/schedule/project gaps/concerns as they arise, through correct channels.Coordinate project estimate kick-offs/walk-downs/quote reviewsComplete estimate final reviews with project teams/construction groups/turn-around groups.Complete change order estimates/validationsAssist project controls with project budget (WBS) developments.Requirements:High School Diploma / GED a minimum; Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or business is highly preferred5+ years successful estimating experiences with similar plant projects (extensive knowledge of piping/equipment) and recent experiences estimating/validating multiple +$5 MM projects.Strong Excel skills.Strong Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) skills.Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.Able to complete project walk-downs in typical (TX) plant conditions.Ability to read and speak English fluently.Valid driver's license and passport with willingness to travel with little notice.Familiar with a wide variety of project types, estimating practices/methods, risk/contingency development, and commercial/estimating terminologies.10+ Years in a similar lead/senior estimating role in an Owner/Operator environment with multiple projects over $20 MM is preferredSAP experience within project/budget costs oversight/management is preferredAACE Membership and CEP certification is preferredProject Management Professional Certification (PMP) is preferredContingency/Risk/Mitigation and/or monte-carlo type software experiences is preferred

Created: 2025-01-29