Senior Principal Estimator - $140000 - $170000 / USA

Job Summary:

Experienced estimating professional with construction background to lead and align project teams in pursuit of high quality capital cost estimates. Responsible for developing large mega-project EPC estimates for client investment decisions and competitive lump sum proposals. Must have experience with partner relationships, working in both multi-office and JV project environments.  Role is central to supporting the development of the Group’s Estimating growth and core competency initiatives.

Duties:

• Reports to the Manager of Estimating for adherence to procedure and for estimate content.
• Produces estimates utilizing standard estimating methods, procedures and work processes.
• Interfaces with the Project Manager for all project related estimating issues.
• Responsible for the overall performance and quality of estimating work on the project.
• Interfaces and reports to the Manager of Estimating regarding key estimating issues.
• Interfaces with project engineer / leads for quality and schedule of engineering deliverables.
• Interfaces with construction for quality and schedule of their deliverables.
• Interfaces with procurement and subcontracts for quality and schedule of their deliverables.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leads estimate planning and alignment meetings with Company and client teams.
• Leads interim estimate review and endorsement meetings with Company and client teams.
• Reviews all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to final presentation and/or formal quotation.
• Presents Estimate Confidence Package at Executive Committee approval meetings.
• Participates in EPC and services proposal preparation and client presentations.

 

Education:

• BA/BS in related field preferred, or equivalent years of experience

 

Required Skills and Experience:

• Generally 10+ years of experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Construction Estimating, in both domestic and Global markets.
• Skilled in preparation of conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator and database estimating programs.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills