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Chief Estimator

In this role you will provide technical and operational supervision to Lead and Senior Estimators. The Chief Estimator role is responsible for preparing and approving general and/or discipline estimates for capital cost projects. Leads a team during the estimating process, including executive reviews and estimating meetings. Maintains high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company. This role is capable of developing conceptual, thoroughly detailed cost estimates, and takes a lead role in estimating reviews and presentations. The Chief estimator oversees the maintenance of estimating databases, and other related tools.

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Senior Estimator you will:

• Lead a team during the estimating process including executive review and estimating meetings.
• Plan, develop and present capital cost estimates for projects as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to lead estimators in preparing time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods.
• Lead preparation of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and accurate quantities.
• Developing and maintain standard estimating templates, formats, standards, and processes
• Provide guidance and training to non-estimators as needed.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities on bids.
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage information system to compare estimated costs to actual costs.
• Research and lead process of continuous improvement in estimating methods.
• Draft estimate plans through evaluation of scope, contract, desired estimate type / quality and time / resources available
• Review and approve cost studies
• Review design scope criteria and develop quantities for undefined scope assumptions in coordination with others
• Prepare estimate basis and assumption documentation
• Perform and review escalation calculations
• Identify risk items and assigns risk levels to portions of the project work
• Lead estimate reviews and presentations
• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of related professional experience in cost estimating, project planning, or related field.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The preferred work location for this role is at the GEH Headquarters Wilmington, NC but highly qualified remote candidates will be considered.
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to U.S. export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of U.S. person status prior to employment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge or exposure to AACE International or ASPE.
• Experience in estimating commercial nuclear power projects and/or recent nuclear decommissioning and/or remediation and/or waste management.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating large complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction projects.
• Understands estimate types, classifications, and components.
• Significant knowledge and experience in quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, life cycle analysis and management of personnel.
• Advanced understanding of craft productivity, current market pricing in related areas and knowledge of construction practices in local work region.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods and techniques in area of specialization and have a general understanding of other disciplines.
• Familiar with engineering and construction codes and standards.
• Thorough understanding of cost index and escalation projection sources.
• Understands and contributes to risk and contingency assessments.
• Skilled in oral and written communications, including presentation skills and ability to address a group of supervisors.