Capitol Cost Estimator

Company Description

AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 19,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. We respect each other and have fun at work. At AFRY, you can be yourself.

Job Description

At AFRY, our estimators are responsible for the preparation, review and presentation of capital cost construction estimates for the Process Industries business. You will work as part of the project team to deliver the cost estimate to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present capital cost estimates on small to large projects and for specific disciplines (civil/structural/architectural; mechanical/piping; electrical/controls) on major projects.
• Understand the full project scope of work and key project planning milestones.
• Provide direction to others on project tasks.
• Prepare indirect costs for field construction cost.
• Work with project team to develop other project costs.
• Participate in risk evaluation for the project.
• Analyze the output against established benchmarks.
• Develop a basis for the estimate.
• Participate in reviews as required. 

Travel for site investigations or meetings

Qualifications

•  B.S. in Construction Science, Construction Management or Engineering with 5 to 7 years of experience working in the field on construction projects .

OR

•  7 to 10 years of experience working in the field in a construction environment with 3 to 5 years as a supervisor of direct craft activities in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience producing detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Desire to succeed as an estimator in an engineering environment.
• Ability to manipulate and manage large data sets in various computer systems, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• The estimator will be analytical, organized and demonstrate a rigorous approach to their work.
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience in the industrial or heavy industrial sector.

Personal Attributes Desired:

• Knowledge of AACEI recommended practices.
• Analytical Skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods and site requirements for project execution.
• Experience on medium to large scale projects (over $25M).
• Knowledge of EPCM vs EPC project organization.
• Specialty in mechanical, piping or electrical estimating & instrumentation a plus.
• Software: Excel (advanced/expert), Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate/advanced), Sage Estimating (formerly Timberline (intermediate)) or similar database estimating system, a plus.
• Navisworks, Autodesk Assemble or Procore, a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines, a plus.

Additional Information

AFRY USA offers you: 

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation.
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, tuition and professional seminar reimbursement, paid vacation, and holidays.
• Structured career development plan.
• Opportunity to work with recognized thought-leaders in the paper and pulp industry.
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds.
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new era in which the world can become more sustainable.
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments.

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United States.

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.