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Hunt, Guillot & Associates is Hiring a Cost Estimator Near Columbia, SC
The Cost Estimator will coordinate, define and execute specific requirements for the cost and project controls of major capital construction taking place as part of industrial greenfield facility construction. The Cost Estimator will support a new/greenfield industrial manufacturing facility that will be installed/constructed over the next 12 months. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with major capital construction projects in excess of $500-million to $1-billion T.I.C. This will be a hybrid role, with some on-site and remote work required; however, the Cost Estimator may be required onsite for multiple weeks at various points throughout the project.
Job Description & Essential Job Duties:
• Responsible to analyze and compile data on each factor that may have an influence on costs. Such factors include labor, materials, special machinery requirements and location.
- Administer, track, analyze, as well as communicate contractors’ performance and cost adherence compliance
- Responsible for managing, coordinating, and collaborating with EPC contractor, subs and Company contracts costs and scheduling for technical, professional and construction services.
- Be able to determine the engineering & procurement services time, quantity of materials and labor required to successfully complete the project utilizing quantity or “takeoff” process.
- Analyze others estimates and bids and determine sequence of operations, physical constraints, equipment needs, crew size, shipping delays, allowance for waste and inclement weather conditions.
- Track actual costs relative to budget and/or firm committed costs; prepare Project cost summaries and reports.
- Maintain Contractors’ adherence to all project agreements costs and schedules and conditions; review modifications, extensions and contract closeout cost and schedule documents.
- Interface with all other project team members, both Client’s and EPC contractors to develop and maintain schedules on a monthly basis.
- Maintain tracking of all cost related correspondence and documents that will be issued by EPC contractor and Client.
- A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction/Project Management or an equivalent is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years in a Project Controls and Estimating in an industrial capital construction environment is required.
- Knowledge in computer based estimating tool AspenTech ACCE and or AIPCE and MS project/Primavera P6 is required.
- PMP, P6, Microsoft Project, or Related Estimator Certification is a plus.
- Combination of engineering technical experience with cost estimating is required.
- Experience supporting projects in excess of $500-million to $1-billion is preferred.
- Demonstrated performance in completing industrial manufacturing projects, making data-driven decisions, and implementing plant improvements which positively impacted plant profitability and sustainability (e.g., EHS, efficiency, productivity, reliability).
- Experience in plant operations (instrumentation, electrical, piping, rotating equipment, and management).
- Ability to manage a capital project portfolio using project scheduling software and other software tools.
- Candidates should be able to commute to the Sumter, S.C. area on a daily basis, for the life-cycle of the project. Per diem will be provided for non-local candidates.
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Job Summary
Full Time
Business Services
$71k-91k (estimate)
03/24/2024
05/08/2024
hga-llc.com
RUSTON, LA
200 - 500
1997
Private
ALEX T HUNT IV
$50M - $200M
Business Services
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About Hunt, Guillot & Associates
Hunt, Guillot and Associates is a provider of project management and engineering services for chemical and oil and gas sectors.
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