Cost Estimator

SMSI

$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of ten years of estimating experience in engineering, construction, or performance management.
  • Expertise in developing cost estimates for specific areas of work, particularly electrical.
  • Ability to critically review and ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Strong problem-solving skills coupled with excellent analytical capabilities.
  • Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree, with consideration for additional relevant experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates in line with client standards.
  • Integrate cost estimates into project schedules and narratives.
  • Develop realistic estimates backed by comprehensive documentation.
  • Utilize project data dictionaries and schedules to maintain estimates.
  • Collaborate with engineers to ensure estimates match technical approaches.
  • Identify resources and liaise with Supply Chain for accurate pricing.
  • Work with Schedulers to appropriately allocate estimated resources.
  • Engage in estimate reviews and adjust based on feedback.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Collaborative work environment with engineers and project teams.
  • Participation in significant projects within the EPC sector.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
SMSI is seeking a Senior-Level Cost Estimator with Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) experience to support one of our clients in Oak Ridge, TN. This position will be based at the client's Oak Ridge office and will provide cost-estimating expertise in support of their project needs.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates in accordance with client procedures, standards, and requirements.
  • Integrate cost estimates with project schedules and supporting cost narratives.
  • Develop accurate, reasonable, and realistic estimates supported by thorough basis-of-estimate documentation.
  • Utilize project schedules, the Basis of Estimate (BOE), and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) data dictionaries to develop and maintain estimates.
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop estimates that align with the proposed technical approach and P6 activities.
  • Identify required resources and coordinate with Supply Chain to obtain current, accurate pricing and resource information.
  • Partner with Schedulers to ensure estimated resources are properly loaded onto the appropriate project activities.
  • Participate in estimate reviews and incorporate feedback, comments, and revisions as required.


Required Skills/ Abilities
  • Minimum ten years of experience developing estimates for engineering, construction, or performance management baselines.
  • Specific expertise and experience developing estimates in a relevant area of the scope of work (e.g., electrical).
  • Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions.
  • Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
  • U.S. Citizenship


Education
  • A four-year degree is preferred. Candidates who do not meet the formal education requirements may be considered based on additional years of relevant experience.

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