About this role
Job title: Senior Estimator
About the Role As a Senior Estimator, you will develop comprehensive cost estimates across all project phases, including engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project goals. You will lead benchmarking initiatives in cost estimation and mentor junior estimators while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
What You'll Do
- Prepare comprehensive and detailed cost estimates across all project phases, including engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project goals.
- Help implement advanced benchmarking methodologies in cost estimation, contributing to the continuous improvement and maintenance of the company’s benchmarking database.
- Proactively identify and evaluate cost-related risks, providing actionable recommendations to support mitigation strategies and project decision-making.
- Prepare detailed cost reports, presentations, and budgets for executive management, articulating assumptions, risks, and projected expenditures. Ensure meticulous documentation and organization of all cost-related data.
- Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, and Legal to ensure alignment on project goals and seamless execution.
- Provide mentorship to junior estimators, fostering their technical growth and professional development.
What We're Looking For
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in cost estimation within an EPC environment.
- Professional certifications such as those offered by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE), PMP, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in cost estimation tools and software, including CostX, WinEst, AspenTech, and Cleopatra.
- Comprehensive understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction processes, including related cost structures, budgeting, and risk management techniques.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present detailed reports, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, and liaise with clients, contractors, and vendors.
Nice to Have
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, disability, and life insurance; paid holidays and vacation; 401(k) matching; pension benefits; an employee discount program; and opportunities for educational and professional growth.
- Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.