Principal Estimator

Job Description

About Us

At Technip Energies, we believe in a better tomorrow and we believe we can make tomorrow better. With approximately 15,000 talented women and men, we are a global and leading engineering and technology company, with a clear vision to accelerate the energy transition. Designing and delivering added value energy solutions is what we do.

If you share our determination to drive the transition to a low-carbon future, then this could be the job for you. We are currently seeking a Principal Estimator, reporting directly to the Manager of Estimating to join the team based in Houston, TX.

About the Job

Work independently to write estimate plans, provide estimate status reports, prepare cost estimates, pricing analyses, and revenue calculations for estimates of all sizes and complexities in the energy industry. Lead a team of 2-5 estimators to produce a large to mega size Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) estimate. Typical project types include Engineering Studies, Process Design Packages (PDP), Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), Basic Design Packages (BDP), Detailed Engineering & Procurement (EP), and Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) efforts. Responsible for the schedule and work hours spent to complete estimates. Mentor other estimators directly and indirectly. Supervise other estimators when preparing small and medium size estimates and when preparing change order estimates. Lead department improvement initiatives such as historical data, tools, template development, procedures, guidelines, and work methods. Lead reviews of large and mega projects with department managers and company executive management. Lead client estimate reviews for estimates of all sizes and complexities. Lead Joint Venture partner estimate reviews for estimates of all sizes and complexities.

We offer you not only a job, but an inspiring journey in a truly global environment where you team up to break down boundaries thanks to the innovation, creativity and pioneer spirit which drive our people.

About You

We'd love to hear from you if your profile meets the following essential requirements:

Must Have Skills:
Self-motivated and detail oriented professional
Ability to meet deadlines and work under time pressure
Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills
Advanced skills with MS Excel software
Advanced skills with MS PowerPoint software
Significant experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE) software
Significant experience benchmarking and indexing ACCE database
Experience with in-house or third-party estimating software (especially RIB, MC2, of EcoSys)
Working knowledge of the work process for key departments providing estimate input (construction, subcontracts, procurement, engineering, finance, insurance, tax, logistics, human resources, etc.)
Significant experience leading a team of estimating professionals
Significant experience preparing AACE Class 4 and 5 (Factored and Order of Magnitude) estimates
Significant experience leading preparation of AACE Class 1, 2, and 3 Detailed estimates
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in lieu of degree
Significant experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more estimating disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation)
Minimum of 15 years of estimating experience in the energy industry

Nice to Have Skills:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Significant experience with multi-office execution and module fabrication yard execution
Experience working on a field construction site or in a module yard fabrication facility
Experience working with a Joint Venture partner on a large project
Demonstrated leadership and / or management experience
Working knowledge of MS Access software
Working knowledge of MS Power BI software
Experience calculating cash flow analysis for estimates including exposure costs
Familiar with quantitative risk analysis techniques and software
Experience with construction and commissioning phases of a project
AACE International certification or working knowledge of AACE recommended practices in the areas of Estimating or Project Controls
Significant experience with other third-party estimating software (especially RIB, MC2, or EcoSys)
Experience working on projects related to the energy transition business

Inclusion Standards

In our continuous journey to developing and building culture of inclusion, we adhere to four Inclusion Gold Standards. And you?

We challenge our biases and embrace diversity of thought ;

No one has all the knowledge and solutions, collectively we do ;

We foster a caring environment where people are respected, comfortable to share and be heard ;

We promote active listening for effective decision and action.

Once receiving your system application, Recruiting Team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with reasonable timeframe. Check your application progress periodically via personal account from created candidate profile during your application.

It is the policy of Technip Energies to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law at the Technip Energies location to which this application is submitted. In Addition, as a Federal Government contractor, Technip Energies is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources Department.

We invite you to get to know more about our company by visiting www.technipenergies.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube for company updates.
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