Senior Estimator / Cost Engineer - Decatur, IL
Company: ADM
Location: Decatur
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Senior Estimator/Cost Engineer - Decatur,
ILCapex Project Estimator - Global.
Based in Decatur, IL, this is a full-time exempt position.Position
Summary:The Senior Estimator is responsible for supporting the
Project Controls group aligning on standard industry standard
project cost estimation through ADM global capital project
management process ("FEL" - Front End Loading).
This individual works with global capital project teams to prepare
and validate necessary cost estimates for projects in each phase of
our stage gate process and evaluate project actuals against plan
after projects are executed and closed. The Estimator will also be
the main SME (Subject Matter Expert) for capex cost estimating
process, and be able to educate and coach other capital project
stakeholders around estimating best practices, cost KPIs, and other
pertinent information to focus on continuous improvement for the
project controls organization.Essential Job Functions:Validate FEL
project cost estimates greater than $5million from all
regionsValidate ADM estimating requirements for each FEL gate are
metValidate appropriate change risk allowances, risk reserves, and
owner's contingency valuesValidate project estimate and project
scope/schedule are in alignment to avoid incomplete estimatesAssist
project managers and other colleagues with preparing proper cost
estimates and basis of estimate documentsInitiate Project Control
Request for approvalPrepares estimates for proposed change orders
and updates project plans and estimates with latest information on
change order approvalWith Business Analysts and Project Managers,
works to accurately forecast costs of proposed projectsBuilds
educational vehicles and systems to enhance organizational
estimating capability, accuracy, and consistencyMaintains
estimating databases and integrates these databases with the
enterprise project controls toolsWorking Conditions:The scope of
this position will encompass predominantly office work in an office
environmentRequired Qualifications:Significant experience with cost
estimating in a related environmentExperience using verbal and
written communications skills effectively, including the ability to
interact effectively with customers and vendorsPrevious experience
demonstrated project cost and resource estimatingHigh-level
familiarity with accounting and finance processesAbility to meet
deadlines and work under stressExposure and general understanding
of risk management tools and techniquesFamiliarity with enterprise
project controls toolsProficiency with relevant computer
applicationsExperience working in cross-functional teamsPreferred
Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in
Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar technical
discipline, OR equivalent professional experienceProject management
courses and certifications Member AACE, ASPE, or PMIExcited about
this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show
that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check
every box. We encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of
our openings.Relocation assistance is available for this position.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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