Sr. Estimator

Good Day!
The NES Chicago office is excited to announce that we have a brand  new job opportunity with a highly reputable oil & gas organization as they have an immediate long-term hiring need for a Sr. Estimator to support ongoing pipeline construction projects in IL and the Midwest.. This would begin as a contract position with opportunity to hire on as staff that would entail estimating and benchmarking analysis for ongoing construction and engineering projects in IL. If this sounds like a great opportunity for yourself or someone you know, please reach out to Tom Rebellato at tom.rebellato@nesfircroft.com. Additional job details can be found below.
 
Job Details
Location: Chicago, IL
Hours: M-F 40 hours per week—some OT will be required.
Pay Range: $60-$80/hr. depending on experience. Per diem may be considered for out of market candidates.
Duration: Long-term contract to hire.
 
Responsibilities

• The primary function of this role will be to take on the responsibilities of supporting the E&C Facilities Development Projects team in developing ROM, Class 5 & Class 4 Estimates for process and pipeline facilities.
• Produce supporting documentation for estimates (plan, basis, reconciliation, benchmarking analysis, class readiness checklist)
• Provide estimate review and validation of EP/EPC estimates for construction and engineering
• Provide estimate review and validation of Project Manager/Engineer produced TIC estimates
• Strive to continually improve estimating accuracy through incorporation of actual cost data and feedback into future estimates
• Provide support & ad hoc analysis to management, project managers & project engineers (i.e. escalation forecast, benchmark costs, unit rates, capacity, equipment & installation factors, attend risk reviews, etc.)
• Provide support in establishing, developing and maintaining project cost databases
• Provide support in developing and maintaining cost estimating processes, procedures, tools and templates
• Collaborate with Project Controls to ensure estimates are mapped to the current Pembina Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Ensure consistency across Engineering & Construction cost estimates and related Pembina systems & tools, that adhere to ISO 9001 based Capital Project Management System (CPMS)

Job Qualifications

• Must have at least 10+ years of experience within cost estimating or other similar roles.
• Must have at least 5+ years of experience working within plant facility upgrades or pipeline facility expansions.
• Must be proficient in producing conceptual TIC estimates within midstream/pipeline or heavy industrial sectors.
• An Engineering or Construction Management degree would be a big plus.
• AACE accredited as a certified cost engineer or certified cost professional would be a big plus.Candidates local to the Chicagoland market are highly preferred.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.