Job#: 3058719 Job Description: Project Estimator Principal
Location: Columbus, Ohio (On-site)
Pay: $60-$75/hr based on experience Role Overview
This organization is seeking a Project Estimator Principal to oversee and perform technical estimating evaluations for complex projects and outage activities. The successful candidate will establish processes for gathering and integrating estimate and cost information to build master estimating cost models and databases. This position requires collaboration with project stakeholders, including project management, engineering, and planning, to continuously improve estimating and scope change management processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee the preparation of conceptual and budgetary estimates for assigned projects.
- Interface with engineering, outage planning, project management, construction, and project controls to identify, scope, and follow up on estimate efforts.
- Establish policies and procedures for allocating risk-based contingency and monitor labor market and equipment pricing trends.
- Implement policies and procedures defined in project estimating methods for long-range planning and capital development.
- Develop and analyze historical records of project costs, reviewing designs and specifications for cost effectiveness.
- Provide advanced technical direction regarding estimate approaches, assumptions, qualifications, and resolution of estimate issues.
- Oversee and analyze estimates prepared for the organization by external contractors.
- Update and maintain labor and equipment data libraries as required.
- Provide lead estimating on unique, first-of-a-kind estimate requests utilizing new technologies.
- Provide mentoring and assistance in the development of estimating employees.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Engineering, Construction Sciences, Engineering Technology, or an equivalent discipline. Non-degreed applicants with a minimum of 10 years of combined college and experience will be considered.
Experience: A minimum of eight years of estimating experience, including cost estimating for heavy industrial/process, power generation, or transmission projects.
Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of current market pricing trends, construction execution for capital projects, and proficiency with standardized estimating software packages. Experience with Microsoft Word is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Primavera scheduling software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated understanding of scope management and contract procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees, offering competitive health, retirement, and wellness options. Specific package details are provided upon selection.
Company Overview & Culture
Our organization is committed to safe, efficient, and economical operations across our utility infrastructure. We foster a professional working atmosphere built on leadership, teamwork, strategic planning, and accountability. Qualified veterans and military personnel are highly encouraged to apply.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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