Cost Estimator Technician

Acts as a technical resource for Estimating within the Global Project Methodology (GPM) work process. Supports establishment of an overall cost baseline from which cost management reporting and monitoring are performed to ensure cost effective project execution. Coordinates data inputs from the various disciplines and functions to ensure accurate and competitive estimates. Engages the project steering team to understand causes of deviations from tolerances, if any, and the need to establish actions to mitigate. Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities. May act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

What’s your job about?
Responsibilities / Duties

• Provides estimates to evaluate various conceptual alternates and support economic evaluations.
• Utilizes historical data with appropriate installation factors, site specific factors and experience to produce cost estimates for project authorization and execution purposes.
• Collects and correlates necessary project-related cost and schedule data needed to determine equipment, material, subcontract, construction labor, expenses, and in-direct reports such as engineering and taxes.
• Ensures accuracy of estimates by working closely with Project Team members to understand scope and details of project.
• Keeps abreast of global economic trends and execution methods that affect project capital costs.
• Provides supporting data for GPM measurements, external benchmarking and project closure.
• Utilizes project estimated scope of work and aligns costs with schedule.
• Contributes to improvement of Cost Estimating Work Process and leveraging of learning experiences.
• Supports the implementation of Most Effective Technology (MET).

What skills do you have?

• Experience
• Short-Cycle Tertiary Degree (i.e. Associate's Degree) plus cost management, manufacturing or other related experience preferred. In lieu of degree, equivalent years of experience required.

What do you get in return?

• Competitive Salary
• Any travel and tunnel costs will be reimbursed
• 13th month
• 28 vacation days

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