Estimator

Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required; Bachelor or Master in Construction or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of industrial experience in planning, scheduling, and cost control.
  • AACE International or PMI certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Timberline Estimating software, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong understanding of engineering disciplines and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute Project Controls requirements under administrative guidance.
  • Prepare financial reports including accruals and cash flow forecasts.
  • Track and manage a capital portfolio list based on a 5-Year Capital Plan.
  • Establish cost tracking from SAP to monitor project progress.
  • Analyze cost and schedule performance variances and propose mitigation plans.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for training and professional development in Project Controls systems.
  • Engagement in medium to large-scale projects providing diverse experience.
  • Work in a structured environment with a focus on safety and compliance.
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
  • Under administrative guidance, plans and executes the Project Controls requirements for projects.
  • Experience with FEL (Front End Loading) process, funding document development and capital planning.
  • Preparation of Financial Reporting (Accruals, Asset Additions, Project Closures, Cashflow Forecast, etc...).
  • Ability to track/trend/manage capital portfolio list (basis of Plaquemine 5 Year Capital Plan).
  • Ability to establish cost tracking from SAP and monitor progress.
  • Preparation of various project estimates - OOM (Order of Magnitude) through Funding Grade.
  • Ability to issue SAP purchase requisitions.
  • Serves as project controls representative on medium and large projects.
  • Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan and communicates the reason for the variance and proposed mitigation plans to Project Management.
  • Interprets contract conditions to ensure compliance.
  • Develops and delivers training programs in Project Controls systems and methods.
  • Familiar with the functionality of automated accounting and cost management systems.
  • Prepares Project Reporting and assists in Project Review.
  • Performs economic evaluations and other special studies, as required.
  • Maintains knowledge of safety policies and procedures and perform assigned duties in a safe manner and has responsibility for the safety of those begin supervised and ensure they comply with established safety policies and procedures and practice safe work habits.
  • Confirms close out requirements, prepares closeout documents/procedures.
  • Determines historical data requirements and inputs into historical data system.


Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field is highly preferred.

Certification: AACE International or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification is preferred.

Experience: This position requires 10 or more years of relevant industrial experience in planning, scheduling, cost control and estimating.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
  • Extreme attention to detail.
  • Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines.
  • Understanding of existing and potential customer deliverable expectations and preferences.
  • Ability to set priorities.
  • Ability to effectively discuss and correspond with engineering disciplines and/or contractors to ascertain and understand pertinent information concerning schedules, scopes of work, estimates and/or project costs.
  • Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
  • Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of other disciplines deliverable development to ensure coordination of efforts.
  • Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of all project controls deliverables.
  • Ability to develop a construction cost estimate, a detailed engineering schedule and a man-hour budget for a small project or an area for a larger project.
  • Ability to determine construction material quantities.
  • Experienced in estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing the progress and quality of project controls work. Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks.
  • Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project scheduling software and Timberline Estimating software.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.


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