Estimating Manager

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Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: A leader in industrial construction and mechanical services

POSITION TITLE: Estimating Manager

COMPENSATION: Competitive Salary + DOE

BENEFITS: Standard package

LOCATION: Beaumont, TX

SUMMARY: Estimating Manager includes establishing complete proposals for Refining, Petro-Chem and Power projects including review of specifications, plans, quantity survey, establishing labor units, material and equipment pricing, preparation and review of vendor and subcontract quotes, site visits and proposal presentation.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists
Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions
Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized
Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies
Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized list
Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
Conducts special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions
Consults with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
Organizes and manages a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized
Analyzes completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies
Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have 10+ years of industrial construction estimating in the chemical/petrochemical or refining industry
Strong computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook, and access.
Knowledge of Primavera 6 a plus
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation and personnel information systems
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective safety operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
Possesses great time management skills
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

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