Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Major engineering company is seeking an Estimator to be based in Phoenix, AZ for a contract role expected to run 6+ months. Power plant/utility and/or large capital experience is ideal.

Hourly rate. Prefer local candidate. Can get benefits via staffing firm.

• Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team, including preparation of the Estimate Schedule.
• Provide high-quality estimates to upper-level estimators in a timely manner, in which the information is reconcilable to source data.
• Be fully familiar with the use and purpose of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS); utilize assigned WBS in developing estimates.
• Develop or assist in the development of Home Office and Construction estimates.
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff.

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

• Stay abreast of current estimating techniques by maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations or by networking with other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM industry).
• Be knowledgeable about business line specific rates to be applied in estimates.
• Be active in knowledge management portals and communities with regard to forum questions and discussions.
• Be knowledgeable about the benefits of Cost Competitive Execution, Excel to Win, Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) and Strategy to Win; actively promote innovative ideas and solutions.