Graduate Estimator Scheduler
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.
And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.
Well support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.
Who are we looking for
At GHD we are looking for a new Graduate Estimator - Scheduler to join the Power and Energy Services team at our Baton Rouge this role you will prepare project cost forecast estimating tracking analysis and reports. Maintain internal labor and project costs to allocated budget. Perform cost analysis and advises project leaders on cost over-runs. Work with computerized databases to manage project changes and minimize costs. Oversee and generate project-based invoices. Review and improve cost control systems to streamline and create more efficient cost analysis and reporting mechanisms. Support project team with labor projections reallocations and general cost reporting.
Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office three days a week to contribute connect and excel in our vibrant environment.
Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
- Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data related to projects including cost estimates schedules and progress reports. Identifying trends and deviations to support data-driven decision-making.
- Cost Accounting: Evaluate costs and identify variances or opportunities to improve profitability for more senior colleagues. Support & Learn to Develop Total Installed Cost (TIC) project estimates of varying class levels in Aspen Tech.
- Cost Calculation and Analysis: Prepare and analyze accurate costings for construction maintenance or improvement works. Will include calculations covering materials quantities and labor time. Monitor project timelines identify delays and work with project teams to implement corrective actions.
- Cost Price Calculation: Work independently to collate and analyze cost price and/or project data using data modeling tools and algorithms to calculate cost process and project estimates.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
- Operational Compliance: Develop knowledge and understanding of the organizations policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
- Cost Reduction: Contribute to reviewing costs generate ideas for cost reduction and contribute to the implementation of cost saving initiatives. Tracking project expenses and ensuring adherence to budget constraints; prepare cost forecasts variance analysis and cost reporting.
- Project Reporting and Review: Contribute to project and program reporting and review by organizing meetings and by preparing project and/or program papers (e.g. agendas reports and presentations). Development and maintenance of project schedules mostly in Primavera P6 and occasionally in Microsoft Projects.
What you will bring to the Team
Education
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Level in Contruction Management or related field.
Experience
- General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field
- At least minimal exposure to Primavera P6 or similar scheduling software.
- Has taken at least one cost estimating class at the collegiate level or trade school.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of construction and estimating principles is a plus.
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As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
About Company
GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. We provide engineering, architecture, environmental, advisory, digital and construction services t ... View more
