Eichleay, Inc. · 1 month ago
Project Controls Specialist - Estimator
Ferndale, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expEichleay, Inc. is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries. They are seeking a self-driven Estimator to coordinate project estimates based on historical data and collaborate with project teams and clients to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates for capital projects.
ConsultingReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Accountable for understanding and adhering to Client specific guidelines, assurance processes and requirements
Accountable for the accuracy and completeness of estimate and basis of estimate prior to issuing internally and externally
Responsible for setting up and leading internal and external estimate review meetings
Ensures that lessons learned are captured and implemented in support of continuous improvement
Promotes communication and teamwork within group and project
Responsible for preparation of construction cost estimates. The estimates range from conceptual to detail (EPC)
Provides assistance in cost studies for Clients, allowing them to decide which commercial direction a project needs to take
Responsible for initial constructability studies to ensure the scope can be constructed within the Clients’ goals (safety, schedule, accessibility issues, sequencing of construction)
Receives instruction on specific objectives
Receives direction on unconventional and/or complex problems, and possible solutions
Receives thorough review of completed work for application of sound professional judgment
May assign tasks to and direct other estimators and staff
Act as the focal point with the client, project managers, subcontractors, procurement and project controls team as appropriate to ensure estimate scope inclusions and exclusions are fully inclusive and accounted for
Provide post-construction look-back estimate comparison to management
Develop division of work matrix for each estimate
Develop estimate Work Breakdown Structure
Provide guidance for MTO generation and equipment pricing
Advocate and promote the project change management system and facilitate assurance activities to ensure the process is adhered to
Transfer estimate line items into client’s project tracking system to establish the cost baseline
Incorporate approved change orders into estimate and project tracking
Provide subcontractor quotation reviews and comparisons against misaligned estimated budgets
Serve as host for ongoing internal team and client team estimating meetings
Assist with the preparation of proposal schedules (construction durations)
Participate in risk analysis workshops
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Minimum 8+ years of experience in estimating within the oil and gas industry, with at least 5 years in a senior role (e.g., refinery expansions, offshore platforms, or pipeline networks)
Proven track record working with major energy clients
Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software: Aspen, or equivalent tools
Strong knowledge of the oil and gas industrial industry, engineering deliverables, procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning, stages and gate approvals
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to present complex data to non-technical stakeholders
Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
Interacts with engineers, designers, Clients and vendors
Ability to process and comprehend project design requirements, scope change impacts, Client impacts, and to make high-level decisions and recommendations about project requirements to ensure estimate meets all the design criteria
Ability to manage and work according to project schedules while meeting project budget requirements
Understands the needs for high level of productivity, accuracy, and solid documentation
Ability to understand project requirements and needs, and to use this information when creating estimates
Experience with generating conceptual (factored) and detailed estimates based on the stage of engineering
Has good knowledge of construction, including construction management operations
Knowledge of refinery process units and understanding of impacts associated with refinery shutdowns
Knowledge of oil and gas instrumentation, valves, equipment, construction, and adjustments for turn around periods
Knowledge and familiarity with mixed labor rate calculations
Knowledge and familiarity with typical engineering and contingency ratios for each stage
Preferred
Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., PSP, PMP, AACEi) preferred
Knowledge and familiarity with structuring and maintaining historical databases preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package with a 401K match
Company
Eichleay, Inc.
Eichleay is an engineering company providing engineering, architectural, project, and construction management services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase