Estimator

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

The Estimator is responsible for handling medium and small EPC estimates under the supervision and guidance of the Estimating Manager. This employee routinely interacts with others in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to develop an EPC estimate and is responsible for presenting the basis of estimate to the Management team.

This person has the capability to learn most discipline estimates, producing a complete estimate for all required work from basic takeoffs through final cost (all materials, fabrication, subcontracts, construction, localization, and indirects) for all work required for a project. They organize and plan the estimating effort and take responsibility for the complete cost estimate. They can produce detailed takeoffs as well as developing both conceptual and budget estimates.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing estimates for commercial proposals by working with operations, engineering, supply chain, and fabrication groups.
• Develops the estimate based on estimating standards, closeout data, and the scope of work.
• Analyzes scope documents, including specifications, drawings, bills of material, historical data, and calculates project costs using labor and material pricing schedules.
• Prepares the estimate by the work breakdown structure and chart of accounts.

• Responsible for preparing both conceptual and definitive total installed cost estimates.
• Conducts precontract kickoff meetings with project managers and business line management to plan bid strategy and ascertain methods of performance based on the scope of work.
• Assists in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Obtains review and input from Legal, Tax, Insurance, Finance, and other corporate support groups.
• Collaborates with other functions during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy.
• Has the ability to recommend cost-reduction options.
• Performs risk analysis and leads risk register workshops.
• Presents estimates to the team and management in a timely and professional manner including developing estimate basis document and comparable metrics.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of construction processes.
• Comprehends relationships between work processes and the cost to our business.

Skills and Behaviors

• Basic understanding of construction projects and some experience in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and/or construction.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Technical proficiency with typical software.
• Ability to comprehend project requirements and determine how to meet them.
• Helps to identify and address technical inconsistencies and contract scope changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills used proactively to identify & solve complex problems.
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities.