Senior Cost Estimator - Houston, United States - Parsons Oman

Description

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Job Description:
Parsons is a world-class leader in providing in-depth engineering, construction, technical, and management services.

Our employees deliver landmark commercial, industrial, environmental, energy, power, and renewable infrastructure projects — and provide innovative solutions to complex environmental, water quality, supply, treatment, watershed, and wastewater challenges.

We hire colleagues with an entrepreneurial spirit who thrive on providing solutions in a high-energy environment. Parsons is helping to build a healthier and more sustainable world.

Parsons has been successful in winning various capital projects in the American Manufacturing market and are continue to pursue additional projects.

What we're looking for:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Cost Estimator to join our team, working on large infrastructure projects in the Oil and Chemical industry.

We seek a Cost Estimator with solid experience, enthusiasm for working in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment, and exceptional communication and analytical skills.

This position will be required to prepare task and subtask estimates for large and complex Oil and Gas projects, including all elements.

The cost estimator will be required to apply standard estimating techniques, processes, workflows, procedures and formats, estimating means and methods, and applying estimating best practices.

Regularly interacts with representatives from various functional groups, including program management, design/engineering, purchasing, construction, and other personnel.

Provides management direction and includes administrative and supervisory responsibilities, involving all cost estimation activities on several small to large-sized Oil and Gas infrastructure projects and/or programs or functional areas.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Senior Estimator will be responsible for leading estimates and proposals for various industrial capital 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.

Assists in developing and preparing detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and construction logic for contracts, projects and elements of programs to support the development of estimate development and delivery
Prepares and summarizes tasked estimates, including labor and material rates, equipment rates, productivity rates, efficiencies, and other resources and impacts that determine the unit cost to be utilized for a specific scope of work
Utilizes training in the prescribed estimating software and estimating tools necessary to perform quantity takeoffs, estimate calculations, bid item detail development, resource reports, and work activity definition
Obtains quotations by developing the necessary information to define the specification and scope of work for subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to retrieve materials, equipment, and services pricing to be utilized in the development of estimates Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts

Accumulates, classifies, and documents historical cost data from previously performed contract services delivered by the company for use in the development of future company estimates.

Classifies and organizes historical data into a format that complies with company standard databases will be learned and utilized
Review and approve project summary schedules for validity
Provide inputs to risk review process on a larger projects. For smaller project, lead risk review process
Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced. Prepare cost estimating procedures, process and workflows for the projects
Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project
Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance
Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews
Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing
Present the estimate to internal and external clients
Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation
Review, prepare or 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
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
Complies with all policies and standards

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 10+ years of direct project estimating experience. Additional relevant experience may be accepted in place of a degree
Experience with Microsoft Office and Aspen Plus Cost Estimator
Experience performing fundamental estimating activities typical in the Oil and Gas industry
Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications and the ability to learn company utilized software and estimating systems
Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with Heavy Bid and scheduling software ( Primavera scheduling software, Estimate/Schedule Transfer tools, Contract Manager, and DMCS (Document and Materials Control System)

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world.

We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure.

We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY
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