Estimator II

Fluor•Denver, CO

6d•$83,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role. Virta (a bulk material handling system design/supply OEM, subsidiary of Fluor) is seeking an Estimator II to develop accurate, traceable and competitive cost estimates for conveyor systems serving the mining and minerals industry. The role supports budgetary studies, feasibility work and firm proposals for equipment and systems such as overland and in-plant conveyors, rail-running and pipe conveyors, belt feeders, transfer stations, stationary stackers, and port or terminal interfaces. The estimator works across engineering, procurement, project execution, construction, commercial and sales functions to establish scope, quantities, pricing, schedule assumptions, risks and the Basis of Estimate.

Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, business or a related discipline, plus at least (6) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed
Direct practical experience pricing conveyor or bulk material handling equipment and systems is required
Ability to communicate clearly with management, clients, engineers, suppliers, fabricators, contractors and project teams
Ability to manage concurrent estimates, prioritize work, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy under changing proposal conditions
Hands-on estimating or cost-development experience for mining bulk material handling systems, not only general building or civil estimating
Ability to travel to company offices, client sites, supplier facilities or project locations as required, approximately 10%
Demonstrated knowledge of conveyor systems used in mining and minerals processing, including the interaction between process requirements, equipment selection, layouts, quantities and cost
Working knowledge of belt conveyor systems and major components, including drives, pulleys, idlers, belting, take-ups, transfer points, chutes, feeders, structures, guarding, electrical power, controls and instrumentation
Ability to interpret process flow diagrams, general arrangements, conveyor profiles, equipment lists, specifications, data sheets, material take-offs and vendor quotations
Understanding of project delivery and pricing models, including engineering-only, design-and-supply, EP, EPC/EPCM support, lump sum, unit-rate and reimbursable work
Working knowledge of direct and indirect costs, freight and logistics, taxes and duties, escalation, contingency, currency exposure, bonds, insurance and commercial risk allowances
Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including structured cost models, lookups, pivots, formulas, data validation and estimate reconciliation

Nice To Haves

Experience with overland, in-plant, underground, pipe conveyors; feeders; transfer stations; stackers; or port and terminal systems
Experience with international estimates involving global sourcing, multi-office engineering, foreign currencies, logistics, import duties and regional labor or fabrication rates
Experience with enterprise estimating, ERP, CRM or cost systems
Familiarity with relevant material handling practices and standards such as CEMA, DIN, ISO or applicable project standards
Field, fabrication, commissioning, procurement or project-execution experience that strengthens constructability and execution judgment
Experience with conceptual estimating when quantities and design information are incomplete, including development of factored or parametric estimates and explicit uncertainty ranges
Experience developing estimate databases, commodity unit rates, fabrication rates, vendor benchmarks and estimate-to-actual feedback loops
AACE, CCP, CEP, PMP or similar professional credentials are beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

Prepare estimate plans, proposal schedules and estimating deliverable lists aligned with pursuit milestones
Review requests for proposal, specifications, drawings, data sheets, material characteristics, site conditions, battery limits and commercial requirements to define the estimating basis and identify gaps
Develop conceptual, budgetary and definitive estimates for engineering, equipment supply, fabrication, logistics, construction support, commissioning and other applicable project costs
Prepare and validate quantity take-offs, bills of quantities and equipment lists for conveyors, feeders, chutes, transfer towers, crushing and screening equipment, storage and reclaim systems, and associated structural, electrical, instrumentation and ancillary scope
Build equipment and material pricing using current vendor quotations, internal cost data, benchmarks and escalation assumptions; clearly distinguish quoted, budgetary, factored and historical pricing
Solicit, level and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations for technical and commercial completeness, exclusions, delivery, freight, taxes, duties and warranty requirements
Coordinate estimating inputs from mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, controls, procurement, logistics, construction, project management, contracts and finance
Prepare labor-hour estimates and staffing assumptions for engineering, project management, procurement, quality, document control and site services
Utilize and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure, cost coding
Prepare a clear Basis of Estimate documenting scope, assumptions, pricing sources, estimate maturity, risks, opportunities and items requiring client clarification
Perform estimate reviews, benchmarking and reconciliation against comparable projects, market data and prior estimates; explain material variances
Support commercial and risk reviews, bid/no-bid and strategy-to-win activities, proposal clarifications and management approval packages
Participate in proposal kickoffs, estimate reviews, as-bid/as-sold reviews and formal handover to the project execution team
Capture estimate outcomes, vendor pricing, lessons learned and actual-cost feedback to improve the estimating database and future estimate accuracy
Maintain compliance with company estimating procedures, ethical standards, records requirements, health and safety expectations, and applicable policies
Other related duties may be assigned