Lead Mechanical Estimator - Military veterans preferred

Description

KBR COMPANY INFORMATION

When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. As a leading global engineering, construction, and services company, we support the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving our customers through diverse business units, we offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects where our customers have come to value us, because they know We Deliver.

With operations in 40 countries, KBR has more than 34,000 people delivering services to customers in over 80 countries. Together they represent an unmatched reservoir of talent and experience in a wide range of markets.

Join us and you'll be part of a dynamic, elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and has the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.

Position Title: Lead Mechanical Estimator

Position Description/Job Responsibilities

Mid-level Estimating position responsible for applying advanced techniques and analysis for Conceptual and Definitive estimates for the Oil and Gas and related industries. Emphasis will be on preparing and reviewing conceptual, detailed and lump sum mechanical and process equipment estimates. This position utilizes experience, knowledge and judgement in order to complete mechanical estimates according to policies, procedures and business strategies. Position reports to the Estimating Manager.

Qualifications

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in estimating supporting Engineering, Procurement and Construction estimates for Oil and Gas and related industries
• Must have a strong Mechanical and Process equipment background and be able to prepare and review construction estimates for setting and installing process equipment, costing equipment insulation, and preparing crane and lifting estimates
• A strong understanding of metallurgy and materials to be able to price equipment is required
• Estimating skills must also include knowledge of factored estimating techniques and experience preparing detailed estimates with an emphasis on Lump Sum bidding
• Must be accurate and deadline driven and be able to read drawings, manage databases and prepare estimates for all types of Industrial plants including LNG plants, Ammonia plants, Polyethylene plants and other industrial facilities
• Interpersonal and communication skills required
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite with advanced skills in Excel required
• Knowledge of Aspen Capital Cost Estimator for pricing equipment preferred
• Must be able to work anywhere in the Greater Houston area and travel worldwide to prepare estimates

BENEFITS

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job: Estimating

Primary Location: US-US-TX-Houston

Req ID: 1080199