CSA Estimator

Requisition ID: 284224 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
• Work Location: New Delhi 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Bechtel India is a global operation that supports execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with business line home offices, project sites, customer organizations and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since our inception in 1994.

Our offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara and Chennai will grow significantly and sustainably with exciting career opportunities for both professionals and young graduates who are passionate about creating a cleaner, greener, and safer world; building transformational infrastructure; making decarbonization a reality; and protecting people and the environment.

Job Summary:

Performs discipline cost estimating for Civil, Structural and Architectural scope; Supports estimate reporting and reviews. Provides technical direction to assigned personnel when delegated. Supports training activities, as needed. You will assist in the preparation of cost studies, trend estimates, and life cycle cost estimates. Your work ensures accurate cost estimations, which will be essential in driving project profitability and excellence in a competitive market. 

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership

Major Responsibilities:

The following duties are performed with respect to Estimate Execution, the process of conducting an evaluation of services and/or capital cost elements of a project or effort as defined by an agreed-upon scope that will be used to make key management decisions:      

• Prepares material, labor, services, distributable, contractor indirect and/or capital cost estimates in specialized discipline areas using current techniques and market pricing.
• Prepares cost/schedule products for proposals or contract negotiations.
• Provides input on the level of effort required (cost/job hours) through coordination with functions and/or vendors and consolidates input for costing. 
• Performs and reviews methodology for quantity takeoffs from design drawings for multidiscipline sections and customizes forms etc. to reflect best effort.
• Prepares detail pricing field office non-manual labor/other direct costs (ODC) and home office labor/ODCs.
• Produces capital cost costs estimate using a crew-based approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines. Provides detail pricing for manual labor rates.
• Develops unit rates for discipline specific items.
• Assists in developing conceptual quantities to supplement partial Design Build design documents.
• Prepares basis and assumption documentation denoting rationale, inclusions and exclusions. 
• Quantifies and spreads escalation based on project schedule and estimated costs. 
• Supports risk analysis assessment by identifying areas of risk.
• Supports contingency efforts as directed.
• Assists in developing unit staffing, job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or other specialty, including estimating parameters, factors, indices, and craft distribution reference data, etc., based on analysis of Bechtel and industry experience. Performs data analysis, identifies problems and makes recommendations. Identifies or defines data sources and techniques for data acquisition.
• Prepares reports and estimate summaries for estimate reviews, as directed by supervisor. Participates in estimate reviews and presentations, as appropriate.
• Researches, develops and maintains costs, quantities, ratios and metrics of the historical cost databases.  Understands the data and various sources of data. Extracts non-standard data and formulates the data into comparative summary format for analysis.
• Inputs cost data into the historical cost databases. Files completed estimates with all relevant back-up documentation yielding an easy-to-follow paper trail.
• Generates estimates with appropriate global business unit software.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in Civil Engineering / Technology.
• The candidate should have over 10 years of industry experience out of which at least 5 years in estimating experience in preparation detailed Civil estimate for large EPC projects in Oil & Gas, Power, and Mining & Metals Industry.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated intermediate-to-advanced understanding of Estimating core processes requiring minimal direction and supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of EPC estimating methods, processes, and procedures. Understands estimate types, classifications, and components. Specifically understands detail level estimates and design packages. Experience with Lump Sum Design Build and/or OOM estimates. 
• Significant knowledge and experience in quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and cost and price analysis.
• Skilled in understanding and implementing technical discipline processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft and scheduling software applications and estimating systems, AspenTech, HCSS Heavy Bid, MS-Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, MS-Powerpoint, etc.
• Skilled in oral and written communications, including presentation skills and ability to address a group of supervisors.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com