Job Description

Kelly is currently seeking a Cost Estimating Lead in the Houston, Texas area! The ideal candidate will possess 10+ years of related experience and the desire to become an integral part of a long-term team.

Responsibilities:

• Provides estimates to evaluate various conceptual alternates and support economic evaluations.
• Utilizes historical data with appropriate installation factors, site specific factors and experience to produce cost estimates for project authorization and execution purposes.
• Collects and correlates necessary project-related cost and schedule data needed to determine equipment, material, subcontract, construction labor, expenses, and indirects such as engineering, taxes, etc.
• Ensures accuracy of estimates by working closely with Project Team members to understand scope and details of project.
• Evaluates project deviations in order to provide data to project steering team for proper decision making.
• Keeps abreast of global economic trends and execution methods that affect project capital costs.
• Provides supporting data for GPM measurements, external benchmarking and project closure.
• Utilizes project estimated scope of work and aligns costs with schedule.
• Serves as Estimating subject matter expert.
• Contributes to improvement of Cost Estimating Work Process and leveraging of learning experiences.
• Supports the implementation of Most Effective Technology (MET).
• Provides supporting data for GPM measurements, external benchmarking and project closure.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years estimating experience is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) estimating tool is required.
• A minimum basic knowledge on inputting all discipline quantities in ACCE.
• Experience in the Chemical, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas or Energy industry is required.
• Prior experience with large capital projects, design, and/or construction is required.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment/team is required.
• Previous experience as a lead estimator is required.
• Experience in all phases of estimating from FEL through detailed for project authorization/funding is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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