Estimator

CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals.  With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

• The Estimator is an experienced professional, individual contributor role. Responsible for the generation and presentation of project estimates from basic take-offs through final cost for all work required on a project. The role directly reports to the Estimating Manager and routinely interacts with Sales, Engineering, and Operations.

• Develops the estimating program and produces estimates based on collected contractual data, financial requirements and the scope of work and services.
• Analyzes specifications, including scope documents, drawings, bills of material, and historical data and calculates project costs using labor and material pricing schedules.
• Prepares the estimate by the work breakdown structure and code of accounts. Maintains close liaison with and provides necessary input to planning and scheduling.
• Works closely with cost controllers to monitor project costs and produces preliminary cost curves for client information.
• Evaluates scope changes, contract values, cost trends impacts, field order and trade-off studies.
• Responsible for preparing conceptual, definitive, total installed cost estimates covering all elements of a project.

• Uses specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education (3-4 year University degree preferred in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in estimating with typical experience ranging from three to seven years; but may include additional experience in other functional areas

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company's values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment