Saicon · 18 hours ago
Senior Project Estimator
Detroit, MI
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expSaicon is a company seeking a Senior Project Estimator to assist project management teams in developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates. The role involves estimating project costs and ensuring the efficient execution of projects through effective management and control of estimates.
AppsEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Information Technology
Hiring Manager
Amol Waghmare
Responsibilities
Estimating all project costs (i.e., engineering, design, construction, commissioning, etc.)
Familiarity to intermediate level experience using On-screen take-off, or any other estimating software
Assist project management teams by developing, monitoring, and updating project estimates
Develop Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, Budgetary estimates, Unit pricing, and Definitive (detailed) estimates
Assist project management team in reviewing, design documents or scope packages for completeness
Assist project management team in reviewing contractor and engineering estimates; validation of quantities and contractors/engineering estimates
Review and challenge the submitted contractor bids for scope accuracy and optimal pricing
Review change orders for scope and cost accuracy
Develop estimate details by WBS to cost load project schedules
Analyze costs; perform risk analysis, benchmarking, value engineering, constructability review, and claim analysis
Provides expertise and develops methods and techniques, standards, processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates, for project controls organization, to support efficient development, management, control, and integration of projects plans
Ensures that required project estimating and/or planning controls are appropriately implemented and maintained
Participates in continuous improvement of the estimating organization by capturing lessons learned and participating in after action reviews
Ability to work in a 'team' and/or 'matrixed' structure, supporting multiple clients
Flexibility & the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities
Qualification
Required
6+ years Construction Estimating experience
Advanced level skills in using Microsoft Excel
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field and the knowledge / capabilities typically acquired through 6+ years of job relevant experience
May require the physical ability to work in a power plant environment (e.g. climb stairs, work in hot, confined environments)
Occasional travel to project sites as needed to support project teams and contractor walkdowns
Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation
Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects & research and engage in persuasive written & verbal interaction with all levels of the business unit
Analytical & problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations
Ability to develop / coordinate cross functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes
Working knowledge of financial & economic analysis, project & risk management
Preferred
Estimator: 4+ years of engineering experience/background in estimating on large construction projects, preferably Gas, Renewables (Pipelines, Solar, Batteries, etc.)
Company
Saicon
Saicon speclizes in ERP, application management, cybersecurity, automation and architecture services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (21)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ramesh Lokre
Co-Founder & CEO
Raj Cherukumudi
Global Client Partner and SVP
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