Estimator - Oil & Gas or Mining

Turner & Townsend is looking to hire Estimators with Oil & Gas or Mining experience. The Estimators will be responsible for leading early estimating processes for capital projects or portfolios of projects. This role may deliver cost estimating and budgeting, as well as risk consulting, validating contractors bid, and maintaining and updating cost/estimating database, on projects of varying complexity and size.
Candidates must be local to Houston, TX
Responsibilities:
Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors.
Use the appropriate estimating tool (client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, benchmarking, etc.).
Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client.
Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts.
Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages.
Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities.
Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager.
Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs.
Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process.
Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final costs.
Be a Team Player – support the junior estimators and team, be flexible and maintain a positive attitude.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
5-10 years of experience estimating large EPC/Oil & Gas or mining projects
Aspen Tech knowledge
Engineering/Construction Management Degree
On-site experience
Self-started / Career Driven / Well Organized
Must reside in continental United States

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid