Worley

Principal Estimator

Worley$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of estimating experience across various projects and clients
  • Strong knowledge of home office services and field construction costs
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and discipline-specific software
  • Experienced in project engineering and management with specialized estimating expertise
  • Knowledge of local and international standards and regulatory requirements
  • Ability to develop indirect estimating and staffing plans

Responsibilities

  • Set priorities proactively for complex, multi-project situations
  • Guide technical strategies with minimal managerial oversight
  • Provide technical guidance and review work for accuracy
  • Inform and persuade stakeholders as a subject matter expert
  • Develop new systems and troubleshoot existing processes
  • Ensure adherence to cost estimate preparation during project phases
  • Support the development of estimating standards and procedures

Benefits

  • Work from the Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ office
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
  • Exposure to diverse, large-scale projects across multiple disciplines
  • Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to influence project strategies as a recognized expert
Full Job Description
General Purpose of Role

Develops, manages, and/or executes all estimating activities on assigned project(s). This level of Estimator has an understanding of multiple disciplines and draws upon extensive experience and exposure to various types of projects and clients. The position requires a strong working knowledge of home office services and field construction costs along with strong experience in a variety of estimating techniques. Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, engineering drawings and specifications.

This position can be based in either Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities:
  • Proactively sets priorities related to complex situations having multi-project and/or organizational impact. Contributions are primarily technical rather than managerial. May be involved in guiding strategies.
  • Works with self-initiated interaction with supervisor and self-initiated technical guidance. Influence over duties. Work is assigned only in terms of broad objectives to be accomplished, and is reviewed for policy, soundness of approach and general effectiveness. Work is reviewed to ensure conformity with policy and for coordination of other company departments.
  • Provide technical guidance to staff and may assign work. Reviews work for technical accuracy and adequacy. Plans, controls & reports on project work. May have direct reports and may make recommendations concerning selection, training, rating and discipline of staff.
  • Seasoned ability to inform and persuade on complex matters comes from recognition as subject matter expert. Utilized on complex and difficult problems.
  • Advanced understanding of systems, processes and tools related to field. Able to assist others and troubleshoot issues. May be involved in the development of new systems, processes and tools.
  • Ensure adherence to the preparation and/or supervision of cost estimates in accordance with the approved procedures during various project phases including Pre-FEED and FEED
  • Provide support in the development of estimating standards, procedures and systems for the estimating of tenders and proposals
  • Provide cost estimating guidance to projects


What you will bring

Technical and Industry Experience:
  • Thorough technical and practical estimating skills and able to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to Worley and its customers.
  • Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the discipline, and the basic requirements of other disciplines
  • Knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Highly competent in the use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and discipline specific software and tools.
  • Thorough technical, practical and leadership experience in the relevant discipline, including experience in project engineering and management with specialized estimating expertise.
  • An understanding of project planning and scheduling experience and demonstrable leadership in working with a multi-disciplinary team in large scale projects.
  • Indirect estimating and staffing plan development

Preferred:
  • Local candidates in Houston and Baton Rouge strongly preferred
  • Postgraduate qualifications in the relevant discipline; management or supervisory qualifications or equivalent qualification/experience
  • Previous LNG and major project experience leading a group of estimators
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to deal with challenging situations.
  • Strong understanding on contractual and subcontract language and evaluation preferred.
  • Ability to work 60+ hour workweeks, weekends, holidays in office 100% of the time.
  • Aspen Capital Cost Estimator and Cleopatra previous estimating experience.
  • Previous project control and cost report creation a plus.

About Worley

Worley is a global engineering and construction company that provides services to the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The company was founded in 2019 through the merger of WorleyParsons and Jacobs' Energy, Chemicals and Resources division. Worley has over 48,000 employees in 49 countries and provides a range of services including consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, and project management. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy in its operations.
Learn more about Worley
Size
47,700 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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