Estimator II

Fluor•Greenville, SC

10d•$83,000 - $154,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for complying with estimating procedures when developing project estimates. The individual may participate in identifying estimating improvement techniques. In this role, the individual acts autonomously on small projects. The individual will also be assigned to provide estimating support on larger projects, which may require the lead estimator to be responsible for the work product. This is considered to still be a learning position when developing engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction (EPFC) cost estimates. This position will require moderate supervision when developing estimates for Indirect, Escalation, Contingency, and Other Costs.

Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Stay abreast of current estimating techniques by maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations or by networking with other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM industry)
Good analytical and computer skills
Be knowledgeable about business line specific rates to be applied in estimates
Be active in knowledge management portals and communities with regard to forum questions and discussions
Be knowledgeable about the benefits of Cost Competitive Execution, Excel to Win, Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) and Strategy to Win; actively promote innovative ideas and solutions

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
Two or more years of experience using Industry recognized estimating systems
One year or more of field experience, preferably in project controls, construction, contracts, or estimating
Experience with Mining or Metals
Experience with Cleopatra Estimating Software
Prior experience with in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) industry
Demonstrate technical ability, combined with communicative skills, to lead estimate development
Some knowledge about Self-Perform and/or Construction Management Execution
Some knowledge about internal Cost Systems, Progressing Systems, Level I and II Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures and Project Status
Recognized as being proficient and requiring limited or minimum supervision in the following areas: Direct Field Costs, EPC-EPCM Services Costs, Use of Allowances, Benchmarking and Unit Rates for Key Commodities, Estimate Plan, Basis of Estimate, Escalation, Input into and Use of Historical Data (EMS – Experience Management System), Productivity Worksheets, Craft Mix and Crew Mix, Cost Contingency

Responsibilities

Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team, including preparation of the Estimate Schedule
Provide high-quality estimates to upper-level estimators in a timely manner, in which the information is reconcilable to source data
Be fully familiar with the use and purpose of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS); utilize assigned WBS in developing estimates
Develop or assist in the development of Home Office and Construction estimates
Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
Other duties as assigned