Principal Estimator

About Us

At Technip Energies, we are more than just a leading engineering and technology company; we are pioneers committed to shaping a sustainable future. With over 65 years of experience and 15,000+ talented professionals worldwide, we deliver innovative solutions to real-world energy challenges. We believe in the power of collaboration, diversity, and an inclusive culture where your well-being is a top priority. 

Join us on a one-of-a-kind journey where you can take pride in Being Part of the Solution for the benefit of our planet, people, and communities.  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 to join our team based in Houston, TX.

Job Description:

• 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 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 projects with department managers and company executive management. Lead client estimate reviews for estimates of all sizes and complexities. 
• Lead JV / Consortium 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
• 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, professional services) 

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 JV / Consortium 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