Estimator III

Fluor•Reston, VA

23d•$92,000 - $171,000

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. Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. This position is responsible for complying with estimating procedures when developing project estimates. The individual will participate in improving techniques for estimating. In this role, the individual acts autonomously on small to mid-sized projects. The individual may also be responsible for providing estimating support on larger projects. At this position, requires moderate supervision when developing Direct, Indirect, and Services cost estimates. This position will require some supervision when developing estimates for Escalation, Contingency, and Other costs.

Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twelve (12) 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
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

Should be involved with an Estimating professional society
Minimum of zero (0) years of experience using any of the Fluor Estimating Systems or three(3) years of experience using Industry recognized estimating systems
Minimum of two (2) years of field experience, preferably in project controls, construction, contracts, or estimating
Demonstrate technical ability, combined with communicative skills, to lead estimate development
Knowledgeable about Lump Sum and/or Cost Reimbursable estimating
Knowledgeable about Self-Perform and/or Construction Management Execution
Knowledgeable about internal Cost Systems, Progressing Systems, Level I and II Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures and Project Status Reports
Recognized as being proficient and requiring minimum supervision in the following areas: Direct Field Costs, Indirect Field Costs, Fluor Services Costs, Comparison Analyst, Benchmarking and Unit Rates for Key Commodities, Estimate Plan, Basis of Estimate, Use of Allowances, Cost Contingency, Input into and Use of Historical Data (EMS – Experience Management System), Productivity Worksheets, Craft Mix and Crew Mix, Escalation
Recognized as being familiar, but requiring guidance and supervision in the following areas: Expatriate Policy Costs, Data Analyst, Input of Estimate into Global Pricing Model’s Template, Input and Use of Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF), Selling an Estimate, Currency fluctuation, tax & insurance costs, and performance bonds & letter of credit costs
Good analytical and computer skills

Responsibilities

Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team, including preparation of the Estimate Schedule
Utilize estimating methods and the expertise of other project professionals to establish total project estimates
Engage in direct contact with other functional areas, including client and field contractors
Maintain and support the office estimating database and information such as escalation indices, rate of exchange variation, productivity, etc.
Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
Other duties as assigned