Senior Estimator

Cost estimators collect and analyze data in order to estimate the cost related to labor, equipment, direct and indirect components required for the execution of a specific job.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the overall coordination, development and submittal of MDR’s commercial proposals.
- The Senior Estimator prepares the “Estimate Plan” prior to commencing and the “Basis of Estimate” document upon completion of the estimate. In addition, the professional provides guidance, direction and specialized assistance for the resolution of complex estimating problems in accordance with the company’s procedures.
- The Senior Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates for medium and small projects with mínimal supervision or large estimates under the supervision and guidance of the Estimating Manager.
- Additional duties include but are not limited to the following:

- Estimate Preparation and Estimate Reviews process.
- Plans and works pro-actively with the other functional departments to identify priorities and expedites estimate input data to achieve the planned completion date and quality.
- Combines inputs from functional departments into a total estimate. Completes management review forms as well as bid summary cost templates.
- Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes.
- Licensing with other department on estimating inputs such as obtains early phase quotes for materials and services and assigns these costs within the estimate.
- Ensure appropriate cost estimating tools and methodologies are available to provide accurate cost and resource estimates for all component in the agreed project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Review and clarify responses received from each function.
- Reviews material takeoffs for mathematical and technical consistency.
- Develops labor cost rates and productivity ratios.
- Develop cost estimate with inputs from other disciplines for materials, labor and subcontract take-offs, coordinate for timely inputs with other department.
- Review Bids received by procurement for equipment and bulk materials, bids for subcontract packages for cost point of view and tabulate bid summary for equipment /packages, materials and construction pricing.
- Responsible to generate a complete cost estimate.
- Participate in risk assessment meetings.
- Obtain technical, commercial and contractual qualifications & exceptions as relevant, for input into bid document
- Ensure the estimate is built up methodically in sufficient detail and is in accordance with good estimating practice
- Develop, implement and maintain fit-for-purpose cost estimating norms/models
- Accumulates, evaluates and documents historical cost data and construction procedures and methods to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
- Develops and presents relevant cost background information.
- Maintain cost estimating database with necessary documentation to allow quality benchmarking of the estimates and assess competitiveness of norms, allowances and contingencies
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

**Essential Qualifications and Education**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related disciplines
- 7~10 years in Oil and Gas industry.
- Relevant experience in developing cost estimates for Offshore and Onshore Oil & Gas project.
- Must be fluent in written and verbal communication in English
- Ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple tasks / bids at a time
- Must be deadline driven
- Ability to work efficiently in teams and alone
- Above average Microsoft Excel skills
- Analytical skills

**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

At McDermott, we proudly work together to create and deliver innovative engineering and construction solutions for the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform natural resources into the products the world needs today. Because we’re powered by the most innovative minds, we rise to every challenge to make what was once just an idea a reality.