What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Estimator - Transmission & Distribution position at Burns & McDonnell?
Description
The Staff Estimator will be responsible for performing FEL 1, 2 and 3 estimates, participating in the development of EPC and bid check estimates for Midstream projects (emphasis on renewable gas plants and compressor stations). This position will develop accurate bottom-up estimates credible and professionally while minimizing risk to the company.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Estimating
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261160
Job Hire Type Experienced #CDB
The Staff Estimator will be responsible for performing FEL 1, 2 and 3 estimates, participating in the development of EPC and bid check estimates for Midstream projects (emphasis on renewable gas plants and compressor stations). This position will develop accurate bottom-up estimates credible and professionally while minimizing risk to the company.
- Develop factored and bottoms up FEL 1, 2 and 3 (conceptual, feasibility and budget authorization) estimates for pipeline facility projects, and in particular renewable gas plants and compressor stations.
- Develop estimate schedules to manage workload and ensure timely completion of estimates.
- Review RFP and engineering documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
- Responsible for detail documentation of quantity take offs and constructability analysis.
- Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
- Review project summary schedules for validity.
- Support the development of risk registers and assist the risk review process.
- Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.
- Participate in project team reviews for estimating quantities and scope of project.
- Responsible for reviewing and incorporating quotes on bonds and insurance.
- Perform small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations.
- Support subcontractor pre-qualification, solicitation and bid reviews.
- Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
- Responsible for reviewing and incorporating specialty and standard equipment and material pricing.
- Support the development of general conditions, indirect costs and review with project management team.
- Support the review of final estimate and presentation to management.
- Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
- Support the Section Manager in the determination of a man hour estimate for the required estimating effort.
- Review and validate value engineering items, alternates, and options.
- Responsible for updating cost history and database management.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 3 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.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Experience with estimating software preferred.
- Experience with oil, gas, chemical, power, or industrial construction practices preferred.
- OSHA 10-hour certification required.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Estimating
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 261160
Job Hire Type Experienced #CDB