KBH Industrial · 1 day ago
Senior Estimator
Richland, Washington, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKBH Solutions, also known as KBH Industrial, is a reliable source for project management and oversight services. The Senior Estimator is responsible for developing and coordinating project cost estimates and collaborating with various teams to enhance cost accuracy and estimating processes.
Civil EngineeringIndustrialProcurement
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and/or oversee the development of project estimates across all estimating levels based on defined scope of work
Support planning and engineering groups in the development of accurate engineering, procurement, and construction estimates
Participate as an active member of project teams, attending project meetings and reviews
Review plant and design drawings, plant design change (PDC) packages, and perform plant walkdowns with project managers and system engineers
Estimate craft labor hours; develop labor and professional service estimates using vendor and contractor bids
Monitor labor market trends and coordinate with procurement to track equipment and material pricing trends, including tax liability where applicable
Support development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Long-Range Plan (LRP) for capital and expense projects
Provide oversight and direction for project coordination activities supporting annual project lists
Leverage benchmarking data and existing solutions to ensure estimating activities are efficient, accurate, and complete
Identify key financial risks and ensure appropriate internal controls are established and maintained
Establish and monitor key financial indicators to support financial predictability and accuracy
Present and explain estimate basis, assumptions, and accuracy levels to management and project stakeholders
Maintain estimating databases and historical estimating records
Attend department, safety, all-hands, and other required meetings
Support the biennial refueling outage as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of industrial experience scoping and developing engineering, procurement, and construction estimates (Preliminary, ROM, Budgetary, and Definitive)
High School diploma or GED and 12 years of industrial experience scoping and developing engineering, procurement, and construction estimates, with a minimum of 7 years of specific cost estimating experience and/or professional estimating certifications from AACE and/or ASPE
Knowledge of industrial plant design, engineering, maintenance, and construction processes
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of professional project management principles
Strong understanding of project estimating, reporting, and cost analysis
Excellent administrative, time management, and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to groups
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and manage project scope
Strong analytical, mathematical, and data-checking skills
Ability to interface effectively with senior management
Ability to establish priorities and understand interrelationships among project activities
U.S. Citizenship Required
Preferred
Project estimating experience in a commercial nuclear power plant
Knowledge of commercial nuclear plant systems, components, system interrelationships, and regulatory requirements (FSAR, ASME, ANSI, etc.)
12+ years of specific cost estimating experience
Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or other project estimating certifications
MS or MBA in Business Administration, Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision coverage
Paid parental leave
A 401(k) program
Other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance
Company
KBH Industrial
KBH Industrial delivers project management, technical staffing, and procurement services for power and heavy industrial sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tarun Ganeriwal
President/Founder
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