Senior Cost Estimator

Description

Sargent and Lundy is looking for an individual who is capable of handling various roles in the project management field including cost estimating, project engineering, and scheduling and project controls. As a Cost Estimator, you will be assigned to work on project activities associated with the following:

Prepare detailed capital cost estimates using company tools, databases, and historical data

Perform material quantity take-offs, labor pricing, and work with vendors to obtain material and equipment costing to support the development of construction cost estimates (rough-order-magnitude; conceptual; construction; fair-cost)

Understand and apply appropriate mark-ups and productivity factors as required

Coordinate information flow and schedules with project team members to complete estimates on time

Organize and input cost and quantity information into existing database

Prepare cash flow, escalation, and interest calculations for estimates

Develop Estimate Basis documents

Coordinate with engineering to obtain and validate quantities, scope definitions, drawings, and equipment lists.

Author and lead the development of engineering equipment lists and engineering studies and reports

Implement project controls and project management tools and methodology

Perform CPI/SPI calculations using earned value principles

Assist project teams in reconciling estimates against budgets, bids, and actual costs, and provide variance explanations.

There is the potential for you to travel to client office for project coordination meetings.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

Construction Management, Engineering, or Business Degree

5 years or more of relevant work experience

Must understand estimating functions from the conceptual design phase through the construction phase of a project

Experience with engineering or construction oversight

Skilled with Excel software and building moderately-complex spreadsheets

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with teamwork skills

Related engineering work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance

Valued but not required skills and experience:

Related engineering internship, co-op, or work experience, which includes project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably within the power industry

Familiarity with Primavera P6

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 
Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Corporate Charitable Giving Program

Tuition Assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range
$84,762 - $129,498
Transparency Statement
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.