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Overland Contracting (OCI) - Sr Estimator-piping and mechanical

NC-Cary

Req#: 20358BR

Date published: 19-Dec-2014

Opportunity: Experienced Hire

Business Line: Corporate Const/Procurement

Business Plan: EST

Level: 006

Overland Contracting Inc., (OCI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Black & Veatch (B&V) that provides construction services in the open/merit shop arena. OCI is tailored to fit our clients’ project-specific needs, options are available through direct hire or subcontract strategies utilizing open shop labor in support of EPC projects as well as construction-only work for the telecom, energy, and water markets across the country.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares cost estimates on proposals, and projects and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan. Plan, coordinate, review, verify and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation. Responsible for directing, training and developing subordinates. Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database. Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction. Provides technical advice and assistance to Management in the preparation of all levels of estimates varying in size and complexity. Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates and Interim Control Estimates. Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets. Recommends detailed estimating procedures and techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate. Assists in planning and development of the necessary formal training programs to maintain and improve estimating techniques, procedures and capabilities for both new and experienced personnel. Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted. Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications:
Field experience is required. 8 to 20 years estimating experience is required. Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must be proficient with computers, estimating software, scheduling software, Microsoft Office products, and other similar software programs.

15-20 years experience in overall design-build estimating with significant experience in generating Hard-Dollar estimates. Has shown the ability to effectively lead more than one estimating effort at a time. Experience with Timberline Precision, Timberline Modeling, and Primavera.