Cost Estimating Lead II

Our client is seeking a Cost Estimator Lead to work within their facilities located in Spring, TX for a 12-month contract.








Summary:

• The Cost Estimating Lead will provide direct oversight and supervision for cost estimate preparation and quality assurance reviews for Company operated and Other Builder Operator estimates for cost estimates for all Gate and Funding milestones.
  
• The Estimating Lead will also coordinate the preparation of Check Estimates / Schedules to compare with Operated by Others (OBO) Operator-prepared submittals and Estimate / Schedule assessments (verification of project cost & schedule bases).
  
• This person will also provide leadership and consulting to the Estimating Supervisor on the direction and progressing improvements to Estimating Group process efficiency tools and quality assurance review improvements.
  

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and work with the project management team to resolve project issues to ensure the delivery/completion of the project work.
  
• Attend project meetings and discussions with the PMT and external clients.
  
• Perform project costing related reporting to the team and management s review on a monthly basis to ensure that expenditures are kept within the project budget.
  
• Provide cost control and planning advice to the internal PMT team as and when required.
  

Requirement:

• Previous experience in a closely related position and/or experience in a cost & schedule estimating.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
  
• Skills to negotiate and broker successful solutions between Internal Coordination parties above.
  
• Strong Influencing, Consulting, Mentoring, Analytical, and Computing skills.
  
• Adaptability to changing priorities.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Technically strong in project cost planning, scheduling and reporting.