Hybrid Corporate Estimating Manager (Engineer IV) chez Recon Management Services

Description

*The below referenced job duties have been provided by the client: 

Basic Functions: To establish and implement consistent procedures to be used by all estimators. To manage a team of approximately 8-10 Estimating Engineers by establishing assignments, schedules, and priorities and checking their work for technical correctness and compliance with corporate procedures.

Major Duties: 

• Review and improve existing estimating procedures, confirming departmental consistency
• Establish and guide departmental and employees' roles and objectives
• Assign, schedule, and prioritize workload among the Estimating department
• Review all technical proposals for design correctness and compliance with estimating procedures
• Ensure compliance with established deadlines

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, with minimum of 10 years relevant experience.

Qualifications: 

• Thorough understanding of design per ASME Sec VIII Div. 1, as well as fabrication and estimating methods related to pressure vessel and heat exchanger manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of the various Materials of Construction in ASME Sec. II
• Basic understanding of thermal process & familiarity with HTRI

Skills

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings and specifications
• Exceptional communication skills, including technical writing
• Work independently, able to organize self and others
• Must be consistent in thought processes and work methodology

Requirements

ReCon’s Job Description & Requirements: 

Summary of Description: Technical supervision of design and drafting. Design, implementation and enforcement of company standards and policies. Management of personnel.

Duties:

• Prepare man hour budget and review forecast
• Prepare scope documents as necessary
• Prepare space, manpower & equipment required
• Select staff
• Prepare and evaluate schedule
• Direct work
• Attend/conduct meetings
• Assignment of tasks and employees
• Ensure technical compliance
• Implement standards, specifications, and procedures
• Quality review
• Training & interviewing of personnel
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  

License Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement
• Professional Engineer License desired

Specific Skills:

• Seeking to mentor younger engineers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook or similar software.
• Experienced with discipline-specific computer applications (i.e., ETAP, STAAD, CAESAR, etc.).
• Communication – good oral and written skills are required.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes and requirements in the related discipline required.
• Knowledge related to design in discipline field expected.
• Knowledge of key aspects of Civil, Mechanical, I/E and Chemical Engineering

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. 
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. 
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.