Capital Projects Cost Estimator

About Livent:Livent powers the things that power our lives. From the revolution in electric vehicle batteries and mobile devices to the strong, lightweight alloys and advanced polymers that take innovation further, we harness lithium technology to help the world move forwardcleaner, healthier and more sustainably.
For nearly eight decades, weve been harnessing lithiums potential to change the energy landscape. We are a pioneer in the lithium industry and have a rich history of breakthrough innovations and industry achievements, including partnering with Sony Corporation to develop the first ever Lithium-ion battery for commercial use.
Today, Livent builds on our heritage and is a global leader in the lithium industry with a differentiated product offering, proven track record and sustainability profile. Our customer portfolio includes some of the most dynamic companies in the world, including Tesla, and BMW Group.
Our customers look to us to meet the most demanding technical requirements, drawing upon our strengths in R&D with our advanced engineering capabilities, industry-leading materials science expertise, fully integrated global supply chain, and passion for continuous improvement and excellence.
Together, we work to safely and sustainably convert lithiums potential into commercial progress, driving not only incremental improvements and also next generation, transformative opportunities.
For customers at the forefront of the once in a generation shift in how the world powers itself and the fight against climate change Livent is the lithium technology partner thats leading the way.
Position Summary: The Capital Projects Cost Estimator will be responsible for development of cost estimates for projects primarily ranging from $2 million to $500 million, with some support for smaller, site-based projects. The incumbent will interact with project teams from FEL-0 (project concept) through FEL-3 (Authorization) and support the CDP (Capital Deployment Process) as required. The Capital Projects Cost Estimator will act as the point of contact for all contributors to an estimate, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Owner as well as any other internal or external parties.
This position may be based out of Charlotte, NC, Philadelphia, PA, or Houston, TX.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support CDP by developing comprehensive and well-documented Class 5 through Class 3 estimates as defined by AACE criteria and internal guidelines.
Establish clear and concise expectations through the use of Estimate Plans or similar documentation.
Document the key elements of the estimate in a Basis of Estimate or similar document.
Integrate estimates received from AE and CM firms and other 3rd party sources.
Validate consolidated estimates using benchmarked data.
Develop estimates for owner costs/internal resource allocations.
Compile multidisciplinary estimates for internal projects, including Site Development, Processing Facilities, Non-Process Support Infrastructure, Sustaining Capital and/or Closure Estimates.
Develop internal estimates and/or validate estimates received from third party sources in support of initiatives to reduce Capital Intensity of projects.
Actively participate and effectively communicate as a member of CDP Project Teams, contributing in regular team meetings and key deliverable reviews, such as risk assessments, lessons learned, etc. to develop a project scope that reflects the business objectives.
Prepare various in-depth analysis such as contingency estimates, estimate bridges, etc.
Prepare Monte Carlo risk assessments for estimates, using @Risk platform.
Supervise, manage and validate outsourced estimate development.
Conduct site visits to understand/validate estimates and to meet with AE/CM partners.
Review the post-mortem project execution cost bridges with Project Controls Lead.
Develop/improve guidelines, tools, templates and procedures relevant to cost estimating.
Maintain estimating databases, including cost benchmarks, for future factored estimates.
Contribute to development of training and materials for Project Managers, Engineers, Functional Managers, and others, as required.
Support the IPA (Independent Project Analysis) Pacesetter and Closeout analyses.
Review internal and/or external large scope changes and verify the estimate(s).
Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree or relevant technical degree
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in project cost estimating for international chemical or industrial plants, from project conception through closeout.
Expertise of various estimating software, including Aspen (Capital Cost Estimator/In-Plant Estimator).
Experience with setting up and managing estimate reconciliation process.
Experience with cost estimate database development/maintenance.
Familiarity with stage-gated project development processes.
In-depth knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction, and understanding of how these functions work together to accomplish successful capital investments.
Experience in project management and ability to work with multiple teams and disciplines.
Knowledge of change management principles and processes, including Design Change Notices (DCNs) and Project Change Notices (PCNs).
Ability to handle development of multiple estimates at any given time in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to travel and work in remote locations, including construction sites and manufacturing plant environments.
Organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Written and verbal technical communication skills.
Safety Requirements: (position and location specific)All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to encourage and support safe work practices at all times, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.
Physical Demands: (position and location specific)The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
Work Environment: (position and location specific)The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is typically in an office setting. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions when visiting chemical manufacturing facilities. The noise level in the work environment is usually low, but occasionally moderate when visiting manufacturing facilities.
Personal Protective Equipment (position specific)Must wear PPE as required based on job duties or when traveling to locations where PPE is essential.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LIVENT employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.
LIVENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.