Intermediate Estimator Mining & Metals

Fluor•Vancouver, BC

1d•Onsite

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
Minimun of 2 years experience in Mineral or Mining and Metal projects
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

Nice To Haves

Minimum of zero (0) years of experience using any of the Fluor Estimating Systems or two (2) years of experience using Industry recognized estimating systems
Minimum of one (1) years of field experience, preferably in project controls, construction, contracts, or estimating
Demonstrate technical ability, combined with communicative skills, to lead estimate development
Some knowledge about Lump Sum and/or Cost Reimbursable estimating
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, Fluor 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
Recognized as being familiar, but requiring guidance and supervision in with the following areas: Indirect Field Costs, 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, Comparison Analyst, 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
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