Job Description

McDermott's CB&I Storage Solutions Group is the most experienced and the only worldwide builder and designer of industrial storage products and facilities. Headquartered in the Houston, Texas, CB&I has the global expertise and strategically located operations to provide engineering, procurement and construction solutions for our customers' most complex energy projects. The Estimator is responsible for handling medium and small EPC estimates under the supervision and guidance of the Estimating Manager. This employee routinely interacts with others in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Fabrication to develop an EPC estimate and is responsible for presenting the basis of estimate to the Management team. The candidate should have the capability to learn most discipline estimates, producing a complete estimate for all required work from basic takeoffs through final cost (all materials, fabrication, subcontracts, construction, localization, and indirects) for all work required for a project. They organize and plan the estimating effort and take responsibility for the complete cost estimate. They are capable of producing detailed takeoffs as well as developing both conceptual and budget estimates. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Responsible for preparing estimates for commercial proposals by working with operations, engineering, supply chain, and fabrication groups Develops the estimate based on estimating standards, closeout data, and the scope of work Analyzes scope documents, including specifications, drawings, bills of material, historical data, and calculates project costs using labor and material pricing schedules Prepares the estimate by the work breakdown structure and chart of accounts Responsible for preparing both conceptual and definitive total installed cost estimates Conducts precontract kickoff meetings with project managers and business line management to plan bid strategy and ascertain methods of performance based on the scope of work Assists in obtaining firm quotes for material suppliers, equipment, and subcontractors Obtains review and input from Legal, Tax, Insurance, Finance, and other corporate support groups Collaborates with other functions during estimate creation to ensure overall accuracy Has the ability to recommend cost-reduction options Performs risk analysis and leads risk register workshops Presents estimates to the team and management in a timely and professional manner including developing estimate basis document and comparable metrics Essential Qualifications and Education: BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience 3+ years of relevant experience Proficiency in MS Word and Excel Strong critical thinking, analytical, and organizational skills Understanding of construction processes Comprehends relationships between work processes and the cost to our business. Company Overview and Core Values: McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions--from the wellhead to the storage tank--to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. At McDermott, we hold all employees accountable to follow our 5 core values. Integrity - we maintain a firm adherence to legal and ethical conduct One Team - we are one company, where everyone is equally important Go Beyond - we seek courageous and creative solutions Well-Being - we promote all forms of well-being Commitment - we are reliable and dependable in delivering quality solutions

Schedule: Full-time