Senior Estimator, Construction

Fluor•Aliso Viejo, CA

3d•$125,500 - $233,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Estimator works on Heavy Industrial Construction Projects and applies advanced knowledge gained through extensive experience and specialized instruction, exercising discretion and independent judgment on significant matters. The position is based in Fluor’s Aliso Viejo office, with occasional travel to project sites, client offices, or other Fluor offices. The role focuses on developing detailed construction estimates for construction-only opportunities and supporting EPC and EPCM proposals. The Senior Estimator directs the development of material, labor, and subcontract take-offs and coordinates information among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Maintenance. The role also leads estimate development, establishes the estimate basis and risk analysis, supports estimate reviews and presentations, and contributes to estimate turnover, training, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent in an applicable field and 12 years of work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience totaling 16 years.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the work.
Ability to learn and apply 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.
Ability to maintain expertise in current estimating techniques through professional organizations or networking with estimating specialists in the EPFC/CM industry.
Strong analytical and computer skills.
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Nice To Haves

Seasoned expertise ensuring all pertinent information is updated to reflect the current scope of work.
Involvement with an estimating professional society.
15 years of experience using industry-recognized estimating systems.
At least two years of field experience, preferably in construction, contracts, or estimating.
Strong technical ability and communication skills to lead estimate development.
Knowledge of Lump Sum and/or Cost Reimbursable estimating.
Knowledge of Self-Perform and/or Construction Management execution.
Knowledge of internal Cost Systems, Progressing Systems, Level I and II Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures, and Project Status Reports.
Proficiency in direct and indirect field costs; Fluor services costs; escalation; presenting and selling estimates; benchmarking and unit rates for key commodities; insurance, performance bonds, and letter of credit costs; estimate plans and bases of estimate; BRMF inputs and use; allowances and cost contingency; Global Pricing Model templates; productivity worksheets; craft and crew mix; expatriate policy costs; data and comparison analysis; historical data and EMS; and procurement processes, including purchase orders, budget quotations, PARP, and PARQ.
Familiarity with currency fluctuation and tax costs, with guidance and supervision.
Experience with K Base / Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE).

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
Provide services, procedures, and methods to respond accurately and promptly to client, project management, departmental, and company requirements.
Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team.
Lead the development of detailed and/or conceptual total project estimates.
Prepare the total Project Basis of Estimate.
Prepare Estimate Risk Analysis and make cost contingency recommendations.
Arrange and conduct department, discipline, and project estimate reviews.
Participate in presenting estimates to Fluor and client management.
Assist with estimate completion activities and turnover to the project team.
Develop and conduct estimating training programs.
Refine supervising and coaching skills and participate in developmental activities.
Analyze problems of varying complexity and make independent recommendations consistent with organizational and project objectives and guidelines.
Organize and prioritize multiple projects and tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Plan and organize work assignments and carry out tasks from management staff.
Maintain compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and global standards.
Adhere to and support Fluor’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies.
Travel as needed for business-related matters.
Meet attendance and punctuality expectations.
Develop complex quantity take-offs and accurately and efficiently take off, analyze, and summarize quantities.
Develop bid packages, write scopes of work, and prepare bid forms with bid quantities.
Drive low-cost solutions and engage in value engineering across multiple disciplines.
Update common rates used in business-line estimates as required.
Participate in knowledge management portals and communities, including forum questions and discussions.
Promote innovative ideas and solutions and apply knowledge of Cost Competitive Execution, Excel to Win, the Business Risk Management Framework, and Strategy to Win.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plans
Dental plans
Vision plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability coverage
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Voluntary benefit plans
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, including personal, bereavement, sick, and holiday leave for salaried employees
Paid sick leave per state requirements for craft employees
Parental leave
Training and development courses