Estimator
Job
Overview
United States, Aliso Viejo, California
- Project Controls and Estimating
- Contract
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Location of Position: Aliso Viejo, CA
Work Schedule: 9/80 (Mon- Fri w/every other Fridays off)
Location Type: Facility/Office
Salary range: $150K- $170K/yr
Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as projects they execute. They are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so that their employees and stakeholders can benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences."
Southern California TRS Staffing Solutions are seeking an experienced Sr. Cost Estimator on a contract basis to join our client's EPC team based in Aliso Viejo, CA, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications:
Job Duties
This position is responsible for the overall implementation and direction for the assigned area of the estimating functions to provide services, procedures, and methods for the timely and accurate issuance of estimates and supporting documentation to the client and project management. In responding to estimating requests, is responsible for ensuring that departmental and company requirements are met. This position may direct the quantitative development of material, labor, and subcontract take-offs, as well as the coordination of information among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance. On large to mid-sized or multiple projects, the individual, if on the leadership track, may act independently or may direct a staff of other estimating professionals. If on a technical track, the individual will report to an upper-level estimator on a mega or extremely large-sized projects.
- Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team
- Lead the development of the total project estimate; detailed and/or conceptual
- Prepare the total Project Basis of Estimate
- Prepare the Estimate Risk Analysis and make cost contingency recommendations
- Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirement:
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
- Stay abreast of current estimating techniques by maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations or by networking with other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry
- Update, as required, common rates that are used in the business line estimates
- Be active in knowledge management portals and communities with regard to forum questions and discussions
- Be knowledgeable about the benefits of Cost Competitive Execution, Excel to Win, Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) and Strategy to Win; actively promote innovative ideas and solutions
- Seasoned expertise to ensure that all pertinent information is updated in relation to the present scope of work
- Should be involved with an Estimating professional society
- Minimum of zero (5) years of experience using any of the company’s Estimating Systems or five (0) years of experience using Industry recognized estimating systems
- Minimum of two (2) years of field experience, preferably in project controls, construction, contracts, or estimating
- Demonstrate strong technical ability, combined with communicative skills, to lead estimate development
- Knowledgeable about Lump Sum and/or Cost Reimbursable estimating
- Knowledgeable about Self-Perform and/or Construction Management Execution
- Knowledgeable about internal Cost Systems, Progressing Systems, Level I and II Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures and Project Status Reports
- Recognized as being proficient in the following areas:
- Direct Field Costs, Indirect Field Costs, company’s Services Costs, Escalation, Selling an Estimate, Benchmarking and Unit Rates for Key Commodities, Insurance, performance bonds & letter of credit costs, Estimate Plan, Basis of Estimate, Input and Use of Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF), Use of Allowances, Cost Contingency, Input of Estimate into Global Pricing Model’s Template, Productivity Worksheets, Craft Mix and Crew Mix, Expatriate Policy Costs, Data Analyst, Comparison Analyst, Input into and Use of Historical Data (EMS – Experience Management System), Procurement including a comprehensive understanding of Purchase Order, Budget Quotations and “Procurement Action – Request for Proposal” (PARP) and “Procurement Action - Request for Quotation” (PARQ) work processes
- Recognized as being familiar, but requiring guidance and supervision in the following areas: Currency fluctuation and tax costs
- Good analytical and computer skills
TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
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