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Compensation Grade

ACE-USD-SAL

The Planning & Scheduling Estimator is responsible for the preparation of all levels of estimates and related activities on projects that are required to support engineering and site development projects.

Accountabilities of the job:

Prepare cost estimates for management and engineering, equipment and material costs, construction costs, operating costs, and other costs associated with site projects
Work with engineering contractors to develop detailed engineering/procurement activity schedule with durations and logic.
Work with construction contractors to develop detailed construction activity schedule with durations and logic.
Update schedules weekly.
Develop and maintain cost estimating tools including databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based applications.
Develop and maintain manpower forecast curves.
Continuing professional development to remain current with industry practices.
Maintain lines of communications between project manager and construction manager with regard to cost estimating activities
Lead department improvement initiatives such as historical data, tools, template development, procedures, guidelines, and work methods
Lead reviews of large and mega projects with department managers and company executive management
Work independently to write estimate plans, provide estimate status reports, prepare cost estimates, pricing analyses, and revenue calculations for estimates of all sizes and complexities
Responsible for the schedule and work hours spent to complete estimates
Responsible for the procurement and coordination of project materials and equipment
Solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.

Required profile:

Level of Education & Knowledge:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
5 years of field experience in related construction industry
5 years of direct project estimating and scheduling experience (relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement)
Working knowledge of the work process for key departments providing estimate input

Experience & Technical Skills:

Proficiency in mathematics, statistics and data analysis.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Report writing and strategic planning skills.
Familiarity with analyzing requirement data to develop material and cost estimates for large projects.
Expertise with analytic tools, such as spreadsheets and database managers.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
Working knowledge of MS Power BI software.
AACE International certification or working knowledge of AACE recommended practices in the areas of Estimating or Project Controls.
Significant experience with other third-party estimating software (especially RIB, MC2, or EcoSys).

Competencies & Behavioral Skills

Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
Exceptional time management skills
Self-motivated and detail-oriented professional