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Senior Estimator - Industrial Water/Wastewater

Burns & McDonnell

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Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The Senior Estimator leads front‑end loading and EPC estimating for industrial water and wastewater projects, developing scopes, basis of estimates, and risk reviews while managing schedules, subcontractor bids, and cost validation to deliver accurate proposals and support client decision‑making.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeConEstK‑BaseOSHA 10‑Hour CertificationCommunicationAnalytical Thinking

Qualifications

7 Years Direct Project Estimating ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Equivalent Experience

Full job description

Description

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading Front-End Loading (FEL) and EPC estimates and proposals for industrial water and wastewater projects 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.

What you will do

  • Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.

  • Work with industrial engineering teams to define project scope and MTO’s needed for FEL-1/2 estimates.

  • Lead estimate strategy meeting for kickoff of estimating work and deliverables.

  • Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.

  • Develop Basis of Estimate for client deliverable.

  • Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

  • Participate in risk review process.

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

  • Assist Infrastructure Department Manager with developing or updating standard processes, best practices and templates for industrial water/wastewater projects.

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

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

  • Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews for EPC proposals.

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

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

  • Present the estimate to internal and external clients.

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

  • Lead a team for completion of preconstruction services for EPC proposals.

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

  • Review and approve general conditions and indirect costs 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.

  • OSHA 10-hour certification.

  • Travel expectations: <5% of the time but as needed to present estimate deliverables to clients when requested or participate in interviews for potential projects. Expected travel is minimal, but candidate should be willing to travel for 1-2 day period if requested.

Qualifications

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

  • Or 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Estimating

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 264923

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MF #CDB

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