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Senior Estimator - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (Kansas City/Houston)

Burns & McDonnell

Kansas City, MOFull-timePosted 2mo ago

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Compensation
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Location
Kansas City, MO
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 10-Hour CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Burns & McDonnell is hiring a Senior Estimator - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (Kansas City/Houston). The Senior Estimator will lead Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for various projects within the Oil & Gas industry. This position assists clients in making fact-based decisions by presenting accurate estimates professionally while minimizing company risk. The role involves leading estimating strategy, managing workload scheduling, and ensuring compliance with estimating methodology.

Key focus areas include Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts, Review and approve project summary schedules for validity, and Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Engineering, 7+ Years Estimating Experience, and OSHA 10-Hour Certification. Important skills include Lead Estimating Strategy, Review Project Summary Schedules, Manage Workload Scheduling, Lead Risk Review Process, Estimating Methodology Compliance, and Lead Project Team Review.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lead Estimating StrategyReview Project Summary SchedulesManage Workload SchedulingLead Risk Review ProcessEstimating Methodology ComplianceLead Project Team ReviewReview and Approve QuotesReview and Approve Business SolicitationLead Subcontractor SolicitationReview and Approve Equipment PricingReview Subcontractor Bid PackagesPresent EstimatesReview Final EstimateLead Estimating TeamsCost History ManagementDatabase ManagementEstimating Process ManagementApprove Price General ConditionsReview Indirect CostsMake Final RecommendationsProvide Man Hour QuotesDevelop Contract Partnering StrategyPrepare Estimating DataPresent Estimating DataVerify and Approve EstimatesReview Commercial Terms and ConditionsAddress Risk IssuesReview and Validate Value EngineeringReview and Validate AlternatesReview and Validate OptionsAccuracy and Validity of Estimate ClarificationsAccuracy and Validity of AssumptionsReview Documents for GapsReview Documents for OverlapsTrain and Mentor StaffWork IndependentlyWork in GroupsCreativityProblem SolvingQuick Decision MakingSound Decision MakingCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeConEstK-Base

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, Construction Management or Related Field or Applicable Experience7 Years Direct Project Estimating ExperienceOSHA 10-Hour Certification

Full job description

Description

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Construction Design-Build and EPC estimates and proposals for various projects within the Oil & Gas industry with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. This position will assist clients in making fact-based decisions by presenting accurate estimates in a credible and professional manner while minimizing risk to the company.

  • Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.

  • Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.

  • Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

  • Lead risk review process.

  • Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.

  • Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.

  • Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.

  • Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.

  • Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.

  • Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.

  • Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.

  • Present the estimate to internal and external clients.

  • Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.

  • Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.

  • Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.

  • Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.

  • Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.

  • Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort.

  • Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.

  • Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process.

  • Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.

  • Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.

  • Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.

  • Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.

  • Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.

  • Train and mentor staff.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.

  • Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

  • Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Expert with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-base.

  • OSHA 10-hour certification required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Other Locations US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 262662

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

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