Senior Principal/Cost Engineer/Estimator - Houston, United States - Air Products

Description

Job Title :

Senior Principal/Cost Engineer/Estimator - Hiring Bonus $10K Based Exp

Job Description and Qualifications :

Hire On Bonus $10,000 + Based upon experience/role for our Buffalo office

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for a Senior Principle Cost Engineer/Estimator to be based out of our Bethlehem, PA, Allentown, PA or our Houston, TX office.

Air Products is a world-leading Industrial Gases company having both process gas applications and gasification technology that has been in operation for over 75 years. We have multiple product lines, over 750 production facilities in over 50 countries, and serve over 30 different industries, crafting broad opportunities for growth and development. And, we are growing

We pride ourselves on being an innovative technology company that furthers an environment of partnership and inclusion. We need and seek out people who are dedicated and driven to build the future. People with passion and dedication to get it right and a never-ending desire to innovate, learn, improve and supply. Sound like you? Are you someone who is creative, detail oriented and able to organize multiple priorities within a lively environment? We have the opportunity for you

Position summary

The position is within the America's Cost Estimating Organization and is responsible for estimating proposal costs for Process Gases plants (globally) and Integrated Gases plants, Generated Gases and LNG product lines (in North and South America). Estimating scope includes all Civils, Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation, and Insulation subject areas, Engineering & Procured Equipment, Risk & Contingency analysis. It also includes pre-fabrication (off-site fabrication) scope.

Nature and scope

The Cost Estimator/Engineer is accountable for all aspects of developing proposal costs. Typical activities include: developing detailed construction cost estimates from design drawings, developing "conceptual" construction cost estimates with limited design information, identifying construction related risks and value improvements, reviewing and assessing the completeness of Construction packages, reviewing the work of outside A&E Firms who prepare construction scope and costs for Air Products, and participating in negotiations with construction contractors during the bid and execution phases, compiling engineering budgets, procured equipment costs and overall risk/contingency analysis.

The Cost Estimator/Engineer is required to lead construction estimate reviews and communicate risks and opportunities for improvement to the reviewers. Estimators are frequently challenged with timelines. The ability to work with speed and self-confidence is a must.

The successful Cost Estimator/Engineer has the ability to identify design gaps and liaise with the responsible Designers to rectify issues. When design information is missing, or gaps cannot be resolved in a timely manner, the Estimator will use their good judgment to make realistic and reasonable design assumptions (typically regarding pipe sizes, structural steel sizes, foundation sizes, instrument cable types, etc.). The Estimator's decisions and judgements regarding construction durations, crane sizing, materials of construction and other estimate considerations can be the resolving factor in whether Air Products wins or loses competitively bid projects. Assessing engineering costs, equipment evaluations and overall estimate benchmarking/historical evaluations is helpful.

Principal accountabilities

• Accountable for collecting, evaluating, and challenging engineering hours and costs.
• Identifying and collecting all equipment needed for the scope of the project and including most driven option including equipment cost evaluations.
• Reviewing and assessing layout to ensure most cost driven options are considered.
• Accuracy of detailed take‐off construction estimates for all subject areas using the appropriate Construction Estimating methods and tools.
• Accuracy of conceptual construction cost estimates from plot plan, single line diagrams, and PID.
• Collection of "actual" data from the field to improve the speed and accuracy in the development of future construction scope, costs and risks.
• Identification and communication of gaps in Construction Packages prior to release of the packages to Contractors for bidding.
• Documentation and communication of conceptual estimate basis to designers prior to design kick-off so that the cost basis is well understood and can be incorporated into the design.
• Review of the construction estimating activities and results by outside engineering firms for all phases of a project from initial bids to contract addendums.
• Reconciliation and report-out of conceptual estimates versus as-designed estimates to document findings for incorporation into future conceptual estimates.
• Lead internal estimate reviews up to the General Manager level.

Minimum requirements/qualifications:

• Ability to work in a team environment and always maintain a positive demeanor even in times of high stress and workload.
• 10+ years in Estimating related position including industrial facilities.
• 2+ years in Field Construction, Construction Management, or Construction Controls, Proposal Development in an industrial setting is a plus.
• Applicant must be experienced in conceptual pipe layout and estimating using P&ID and equipment arrangement.
• Applicant must have extensive knowledge of piping systems and piping components.
• Strong knowledge of Construction Industry standard processes and the ability to challenge "traditional" work norms to promote newer innovative work practices so that Air Products can maintain its industry-leading performance.
• Ability to analyze Construction Packages and identify scope gaps.
• Ability to conceptualize foundation sizing, piping layouts, structural steel quantities, power and instrumentation routing from plot plans, PID's, and Electrical load lists & single-line diagrams.
• Excellent written, verbal, computer, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with the following tools is a plus: Aspen Capitol Cost Estimator, Accubid, Timberline, QuickPen, and I-Data.
• Flexibility in terms of travel, changing priorities, and workload (Note: This position requires up to 20% travel).
• High School Diploma is required; Associates Degree in estimating/construction related field is preferred.
• Experience with international construction and commonly used international estimating methods is a plus.

We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.