Lead Estimator (Houston, TX)

Pay Range: $80-100/hour

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Estimator to join our team support our client's specialized energy initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on power grid and utility projects by providing expert cost estimating services across all phases, from early development through final closeout.

As a Lead Estimator, you will work on a diverse portfolio of investment delivery projects, varying in complexity and scale, while collaborating with industry?leading professionals. This is a full?time position, potentially based at the client site, that provides:

• A platform to showcase your expertise and unlock your full potential.

• Opportunities to contribute to world?class projects and deliver exceptional value.

• Collaboration with top?tier professional services teams.

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Your role

• Ability to develop estimates across all project phases (AACE Class 5 through Class 1).

• Prepare comprehensive estimate plans and basis of estimate documentation.

• Maintain and enhance the estimating database and develop benchmarking models.

• Review, validate, and provide feedback on estimates prepared by others.

• Identify potential issues early and take proactive actions to ensure project success.

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of estimating standards and procedures.

• Recommend strategies to advance technical expertise and best practices.

• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with multiple client organizations.

• Develop detailed material take?offs to support estimate development.

• Perform complex estimating duties with minimal supervision.

• Take leadership in preparing large?scale and complex estimating assignment.

• Take the lead in the implementation and improvement of estimating standards and procedures.

Oil & gas Risk Management & Project Controls

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R?150294

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• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction, Finance or a related field, or 15 years of relevant experience, or alternatively 10+ years proven experience directly in Estimating environment.

• Certification with AACE, PMI or CMAA is preferred.

• Experience in Energy, Power Grid, or Utilities sectors preferred.

• Proficiency in estimating systems and tools, such as Experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) or similar estimating software, working knowledge of Primavera P6.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and cost management systems.

• Comfortable utilizing IT tools including Internet/Intranet and Windows OS.

• Proficient in quantitative risk analysis techniques.

• Familiarity with stage?gated project execution processes.

• Strong knowledge of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) scopes from both cost and schedule perspectives.

• Strong understanding of first principle estimating within the power, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.

• Ability to manage and support multiple active projects simultaneously.

• Understanding of industry best practices and methodologies.

• Clear, analytical approach to problem?solving with sound decision?making skills.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self?check work for accuracy.

• Excellent communication skills for interaction with internal and external stakeholders.