Estimator

Job Overview:

• Leads Fabrication estimation inputs for assigned bids.
• Ensures review of specifications; build sequences and complexity to develop the fabrication man-hours estimate.
• Prepares AFC fabrication estimates in accordance with the Level 2 procedures.
• Identifies changes to AFC scope from bid assumptions and recommends rate revisions.
• Maintains historical records of Fabrication man-hours.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Reviews, queries and understands the ITT scope of work, specifications and standards and raise clarifications.
• Reviews, queries and understands contract price form, clarifies unit rate and lump sum breakdown.
• Understands the fabrication/erection sequences and applies the same for estimation.
• Ensure estimates are in line with ITT specifications, e.g. weld methodology, inspection requirements, etc.
• Understands and application of the sub-function numbers and unit rates (Client & McDermott).
• Prepares bid inquiries for sub-contracted scope.
• Coordinates bid inputs from Design, Construction and Production Engineers, Marine, QA/QC, Dimensional Control group, Shops and Erection areas, and Superintendents.
• Coordinates bid inputs from respective disciplines to compile the overall estimates.
• Prepares fabrication (including) man-hour estimates, by sub-function, from SBUMS, productivity factor history or from first principles. Understanding the Global Fabrication Man Hour Rates and preambles.
• Reviews the estimate for consistency.
• Prepare Basis of Estimate and fabrication EBS, benchmarks, unit rates and other comparisons, explanations for man hour rate variations and optimizations.
• Attends fabrication estimates reviews with Management.
• Collaborates on development of customer bid forms with cost estimators.
• Maintains discipline bid files.
• Contributes to Lessons Learned database to improve the quality of deliverables.
• Ensures that all works are carried out and necessary checks are maintained as per Level 2 procedure and work instructions issued by Estimating Manager.
• Prepare fabrication cost adders.

AFC Estimating

• Understands the scope of work, specifications and standards.
• Reviews drawings to check for scope changes and any non-standard fabrication.
• Prepares fabrication (incl. rolling where required) man-hour estimate.
• Reviews and understands contract price form, clarifies unit rate and lump sum breakdown.
• Understands the fabrication/erection sequences and applies the same for estimation.
• Reviews database for correct unit rates and sub-functions.
• Prepares and reviews fabrication man-hour estimates for PMT review.
• Ensures estimates cover known and yet to be designed finalized scope to eliminate any progressive growth in budgets.
• Attends fabrication estimates reviews with Senior Operations Management.
• Completes AFC history reports and analysis.
• Contributes to Lessons Learned database to improve the quality of deliverables.
• Ensures that all works are carried out and necessary checks are maintained as per Level 2 procedure and work instructions issued by Estimating Manager.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• 5+ years (P2) in Production Engineering or Construction.
• Expertise in MS Office Excel / Estimating systems.
• Diploma in Civil/ Mechanical/Structural EngI Design I Drafting or other technical degree.
• Must have cost estimating experience and be familiar with materials, specifications and fabrication methods.
• Previous Fabrication experience and ability to read engineering drawings.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to remain effective during major changes (internally or externally imposed).
• Ability to work harmoniously within the team and other departments.
• Co-operation and assistance to others.
• Ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
• Willingness to take the lead including taking on new initiatives and developments.

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.

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