Project Estimator - Reston, VA
Project Estimator - Reston, VA
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ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available toVeterans Transitioning Military National Guard and Reserve Members Military Spouses Wounded Warriors and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set education requirements and experience please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.
Since 1898 we have helped customers complete more than 25000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs grown economies improved the resiliency of the worlds infrastructure increased access to energy resources and vital services and made the world a safer cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes we align our capabilities to our customers objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision Values and Commitments. They are what we believe what customers can expect and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Job Summary:
Oversees prepares reviews and presents general and/or discipline project estimates (civil mechanical piping electrical construction distributables services) estimates in heavy civil airport light rail Renewable Power Fossil Power as required by the Estimating Manager. Responsible for conceptual estimating cost analysis and estimate planning coordination and consolidation. Responsible for directing the cost estimate effort on a major project or on multiple small projects. Performs department organizational and administrative activities when delegated. Provides direction to others on project/program level tasks.
Major Responsibilities:
The following duties are performed with respect to Estimate Execution the process of conducting an evaluation of services and/or capital cost elements of a project or effort as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions:
Provides day to day direction to discipline & indirect estimators (mechanical piping electrical or civil).
Proactively engages with all functions providing input to discipline estimate (supply chain engineering construction proposal management).
Reviews inputs from all functions performs quality check on their deliverables provides feedback to the functions.
Manages the development of estimates from inception to completion. Develops an achievable estimate plan inclusive of budget and leads the estimating team in executing the estimate. Consolidates the estimate components and prepares the proposal internal review documents and bid forms.
Reviews estimates and ensures quality and integrity. Ensures lessons learned are incorporated into the estimate.
Manages proposal strategies with Proposal Management and joint venture partners as applicable.
Prepares basis and assumption documentation.
Reviews design or Request for Proposal (RFP) scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness and coordinates with the project to develop additional estimating basis when information is incomplete.
Support bid evaluation of cost and schedule criteria. May participate in discussions with vendors.
Leads team and performs contingency analysis.
Effectively presents estimate Management Review package to estimate team department management and business line management.
Prepares and provides guidance in the preparation of proposal cash flow models and working capital analysis.
Performs and reviews escalation calculations.
Assesses and integrates commercial terms and conditions into estimates.
Evaluates productivity and develops probable construction cost based on crew craft productivity.
Assist / coach direct and indirect estimators.
Since 1898 we have helped customers complete more than 25000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs grown economies improved the resiliency of the worlds infrastructure increased access to energy resources and vital services and made the world a safer cleaner place.
Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes we align our capabilities to our customers objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment through start-up and operations.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision Values and Commitments. They are what we believe what customers can expect and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.
Job Summary:
Oversees prepares reviews and presents general and/or discipline project estimates (civil mechanical piping electrical construction distributables services) estimates in heavy civil airport light rail Renewable Power Fossil Power as required by the Estimating Manager. Responsible for conceptual estimating cost analysis and estimate planning coordination and consolidation. Responsible for directing the cost estimate effort on a major project or on multiple small projects. Performs department organizational and administrative activities when delegated. Provides direction to others on project/program level tasks.
Major Responsibilities:
The following duties are performed with respect to Estimate Execution the process of conducting an evaluation of services and/or capital cost elements of a project or effort as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions:
Provides day to day direction to discipline & indirect estimators (mechanical piping electrical or civil).
Proactively engages with all functions providing input to discipline estimate (supply chain engineering construction proposal management).
Reviews inputs from all functions performs quality check on their deliverables provides feedback to the functions.
Manages the development of estimates from inception to completion. Develops an achievable estimate plan inclusive of budget and leads the estimating team in executing the estimate. Consolidates the estimate components and prepares the proposal internal review documents and bid forms.
Reviews estimates and ensures quality and integrity. Ensures lessons learned are incorporated into the estimate.
Manages proposal strategies with Proposal Management and joint venture partners as applicable.
Prepares basis and assumption documentation.
Reviews design or Request for Proposal (RFP) scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness and coordinates with the project to develop additional estimating basis when information is incomplete.
Support bid evaluation of cost and schedule criteria. May participate in discussions with vendors.
Leads team and performs contingency analysis.
Effectively presents estimate Management Review package to estimate team department management and business line management.
Prepares and provides guidance in the preparation of proposal cash flow models and working capital analysis.
Performs and reviews escalation calculations.
Assesses and integrates commercial terms and conditions into estimates.
Evaluates productivity and develops probable construction cost based on crew craft productivity.
Assist / coach direct and indirect estimators.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelors Degree with 15 years of related experience or related experience.
Field Experience on large complex EPC projects and a demonstrated understanding of construction methods.
Project Experience in several types of business lines (i.e. Combined Cycle PV Solar Datacenter Pumped Storage Hydro Metro High Speed Rail etc)
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Advanced level of expertise in the use of MS Word and MS Excel.
Experience with civil/mechanical/electrical or indirect estimate development.
Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated ability to present cost information to peers and management.
Ability to Travel.
Ability to work under pressure with little supervision.
Ability to perform productivity analysis of construction operations and verify results by staffing and crew analysis of work operations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze estimate data and compare to completed project data.
Demonstrated ability to communicate organize direct perform review and present cost engineering products.
Experience in management and coordination of major cost estimate proposal efforts and/or project forecasts.
Experience supervising a team.
Advanced knowledge of EPC estimating methods processes and procedures.
Understands various estimate classifications and components.
Experience with Lump Sum Design Build and Order of Magnitude (OOM) estimates.
In-depth knowledge of project schedules and ability to predict/extrapolate costs curves based on experience of scheduled-activities/cost correlation analysis.
Understanding of cost index and escalation projections.
Knowledge in the use of technology for executing work processes. Proficient in Microsoft and scheduling software applications currently being used by Bechtel (Word Excel Access PowerPoint Primavera Microsoft Project). Proficient in estimating applications used for discipline estimates and basic knowledge of general estimating systems currently being used by Bechtel (EPIC HCSS etc.) or similar commercial products.
Technical and practical comprehension of engineering procurement and construction methods and techniques.
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