Estimator - Oil & Gas or Mining

Turner & Townsend is looking to hire  Estimators with Oil & Gas or Mining experience. The Estimators will be responsible for leading early estimating processes for capital projects or portfolios of projects. This role may deliver cost estimating and budgeting, as well as risk consulting, validating contractors bid, and maintaining and updating cost/estimating database, on projects of varying complexity and size. Candidates must be local to Houston, TX Responsibilities:   • Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications. • Meet and negotiate costs with Contractors. • Use the appropriate estimating tool (client tools, customized estimating spreadsheets, industry estimating software, benchmarking, etc.). • Produce monthly post contract cost reports and present to client. • Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final accounts. • Maintain liaison with client and other consultants at all projects stages. • Provide leadership to cost management team when necessary, ensure the delivery on all of accountabilities. • Identify improvements for cost management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to appropriate line manager. • Perform all aspects of estimating, analysis and verification of contractor costs. • Manage cost checks and carry out valuations on larger projects, and ensure timely and accurate cost checking, and valuation process. • Provide input into value engineering; negotiate and approve final costs. • Be a Team Player – support the junior estimators and team, be flexible and maintain a positive attitude. • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.  • 5-10 years of experience estimating large EPC/Oil & Gas or mining projects  • Aspen Tech knowledge • Engineering/Construction Management Degree • On-site experience • Self-started / Career Driven / Well Organized • Must reside in continental United States *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*   Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-AN2 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:  Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.  Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.