Lead Project Estimator

Lead Project Estimator - Engineering & Construction

Juno Beach, FL

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Job Overview

This position develops, quantifies, costs, and provides a complete capital expenditure (CapEx) model for evaluating projects. CapEx models include all engineering, material, direct construction, and indirect construction costs. Employees in this role provide technical guidance, estimating knowledge, market pricing, staffing considerations during the estimating process, and presenting results up to E&C management.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares capital cost estimates
• Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate vacc
• Coordinates with other departments, ensuring understanding of project objectives and efficient utilization of resources
• Reviews layouts, designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate
• Remains current with technology and industry evolution, assuring that capital estimates anticipate the correct market conditions
• Establishes, builds and implements metrics for cost and construction estimate checks
• Mentors and develops junior members of the team
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:7+ years
• Proficient with Excel

 Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the following Fields of Study
  • Engineering – Mechanical
  • Engineering – Civil
  • Engineering – Electrical
  • Construction Science
  • Construction Management
• Experience:10+ years
• Field Experience: 5+ years
• Strong preference for candidates with previous experience in renewables or transmission projects