Senior Principal Estimator ($150000 - $180000 per annum) / USA

Job Summary:
Experienced estimating professional with Engineering, Procurement & Construction background to lead and align project teams in pursuit of high quality capital cost estimates.
Responsible for developing E&P and 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:

• Confirms adherence to Estimating procedures and for estimate content.
• Produces estimates utilizing standard estimating methods, procedures and work processes.
• 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:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Estimating.
• Skilled in preparation of conceptual, factored 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
• Must have EPC experience and be authorised to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship