Junior Estimator

Roles and responsibilities

The Principal Estimator interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex estimating-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Estimator may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in estimating. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Estimating and broad knowledge of the Estimating discipline within the Project Controls function.

Responsible for timely producing the hook-up estimates / deliverables for the assigned bids which includes identification of hook-up scope of work (all disciplines), raising technical clarifications to remove ambiguity, preparation of presentation summarizing the hook-up scope, organizing strategy meetings with hook-up function and getting their buy-ins on hook-up estimates.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and leadership to the Functional Estimators and Bench Markers.
• Ensure that the estimates produced are of the highest quality and technically compliant.
• Support and assist the Estimating Manager.
• Work with the Proposal team to prepare estimates and bids for clients.
• Attend all tender-related meetings.
• Understand the Proposal requirements and direct attention to those areas that appear inconsistent or contain a high-risk element.
• Read the technical documents to prepare a proper estimate.
• Gather information and input from functions with support from the project manager.
• Consult with Subject Matter Expert (SME) to discuss estimates and resolve issues.
• Create an estimate with available benchmarks and from experience before receiving the inputs from functions and evaluate the estimates received from functions against the internal estimate.
• Give regular updates to the department manager/immediate supervisor and highlight any concerns about anything that might potentially jeopardize submitting a competitive proposal.
• Analyze the cost components that are critical/crucial and seek quotes for those items.
• Attend and participate in Bid review meetings, estimate evaluation meetings, Risk assessment meetings, etc., as required.
• Analyze and comment on the execution plans of the project.
• Prepare a comprehensive Basis of Estimate (BOE) to be discussed and reviewed with managers.
• Predict the cost, size, and duration of future Projects which is vital to the survival of businesses.
• Analyze many inputs to determine how much time, money, and labor a project needs and how profitable it will be, considering several factors, including allowances for wasted material, bad weather, shipping delays, and other factors that can increase costs and lower profitability.
• Utilize support from the benchmarking team by analyzing information on the costs from other similar projects and preparing the relevant benchmark report.
• Assure that the estimate is:
  • Completed promptly.
  • Cognizant of the Bid ‘Win Strategy’.
  • Accurate, free of errors, omission, or hidden contingency.
  • In line with the agreed execution plan.
  • Evaluate and recommend ways to be more cost-effective or profitable.

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in a large Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company (preferably in estimating, project controls, and data analytics).
• Cost estimation experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry at a Senior or Supervisory level.
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary to meet deadlines.
• Intermediate/Advanced level in Microsoft Office systems, e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Accurately evaluate detailed specifications that are crucial to a cost estimator’s success.
• Must pay attention to minute details because such details may impact a product’s overall cost.
• Must plan their work and work efficiently and accurately.
• Must be able to write detailed reports to determine the management decision on the Project Controls approach.
• Knowledge of Estimating Software.