Estimator

Estimator - Tank and Terminaling

Description

The Estimator will be a supplemental contract employee hired to work under Client's technical direction. These roles and responsibilities do not/may not encompass all these responsibilities initially
Job Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable of standard business cost control procedures and practices
• Become familiar with and comply with cost control procedures and practices
• Develop a list of materials, parts, tools, or other equipment identified
• Review material and labor requirements in order to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimate
• Calculate standard labor hours necessary to produce objective or to complete project
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs

Qualifications & Skills for Success:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in working cost estimation on capital project, turnarounds, and major maintenance
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution, with studies in physical science, mathematics, operations research, and statistics - not required but helps
• Estimator certifications such as a Certified Cost Consultant, Certified Cost Engineer, or Certified Cost Technician, through the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering would be helpful but is not required
• Advanced (Basic/Intermediate) level with standard petrochemical project, turnaround, and major maintenance estimating tools
• Understands and utilize standard auditing requirements
• Intermediate/advanced (Basic/Intermediate) level in SAP or GSAP, MS Excel, MS Word
• Experience with Aspen or an equivalent estimating tool is preferred but not required