Project Controls Senior Estimator - Flint Hills Resources

Flint Hills Resources, LP has a lot of exciting energy around our growth and new initiatives. We are pleased to be adding a Project Controls Senior Estimator to the Project Controls Team located in Corpus Christi, TX at the Corpus Christi Refinery. The estimating role will partner with Team Based Projects and Construction Management in the development and delivery of Capital Projects and Turnarounds estimates from conceptual phase through construction execution budget reconciliation, and in the benchmarking analysis of project competitiveness.

Our Team

We believe in being the most competitive projects delivery system in the industry. We do this by leveraging industry benchmarking and internal performance analysis to create stretch goals via realistic target setting.

The FHR Estimator will bring data driven analytics based on Project Design and Execution deliverables with line of sight to project risks, and opportunities that influence improved outcomes.

We value data transparency and mobility to deliver a competitive advantage and have deployed a tailored Aspentech CCE and associated internally developed platforms to support these objectives:

What You Will Do

• Develop complete project estimates with multiple disciplines in accordance with phased project delivery guidelines and procedures from conceptual phase (+/-50%), Funding (+/- 10%) and through to detail construction budget reconciliation (+/-3%).

• Develop accurate, realistic, and competitive estimates based on competitive scope and execution that support industry leading results using
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Piping and Instrument Diagrams
• Piping routing plans, Isometrics
• General Arrangements
• Electrical single lines and routing plans
• Instrument index and loop diagrams
• Civil and Structural layouts, elevations and sections

• Identify, mitigate, and eliminate risks or gaps and influence competitive project outcomes through estimate reviews, field walk downs, constructability, interactive planning sessions and benchmarking analytics

• Work direction with the Cost Engineering and Construction Management teams to:
• Validate that estimates are developed within competitive budgets and coded correctly according to WBS.
• Ensure projects adhere to published change management procedures and analyze submitted change requests.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 5+ years' experience in Project Cost Estimating on industrial projects. (Refining, oil & gas, power, energy etc.)
• Experience estimating multiple disciplines to include piping, electrical, instrumentation, structural steel, civil and all related crafts required to perform project execution.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite with proficient skills in Excel (creating charts, formatting cells, pivot tables, etc.) and PowerPoint.
• Experience in project cost estimating and creating an estimate using material take-offs (MTO), piping diagrams, bill of materials, etc.
• Willing and able to perform physical requirements as listed in job posting.
• Availability to travel domestically up to 10%.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 10+ years' experience in Project Cost Estimating with at least 5+ years of that experience preparing/supporting capital project estimates within the petrochemical or chemical industries.
• Proficiency with ACCE Aspen Capital Cost Estimating software (setting up contractors and scope splitting).
• Experience with Microsoft PowerBI.

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.