EPC Cost Estimator

EPC Cost Estimator
Location: Jackson, MI OR Fully Remote
Contract:12 months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $43-45/hour, DOE

The Planet Group is looking for a EPC Cost Estimator to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 6-months contract, working an onsite schedule from Ann Arbor, MI.

EPC Cost Estimator | Qualifications:
  • Minimum, 1-2 years of construction cost estimating working expe­rience.
  • Knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential.
  • Disciplines of Estimating required: Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Pipeline, Storage, M&R
EPC Cost Estimator | Responsibilities:
  • Prepare complete estimates for assigned project(s) of medium size and complexity and many types of contracts, either directly or through subordinate personnel.
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within area of responsibility.
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
  • Develop pricing utilizing industry standard guidelines and estimating guides.
  • Prepare quantity takeoff and daily utilization of software tools.
  • Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
  • Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  • Coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.
  • Utilization of the Cost Estimating software with mentoring from Sr. Estimator(s).
  • Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures and provide assistance to Sr Estimator to incorporate into cost database.
  • Interface with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
  • Estimates should be broken into WBS structure by material, Labor and Equipment.
  • Utilize estimating standards for mark-up, contingency and other percentages of construction.