Project Estimator

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Project Overview:

Bechtel Mining and Metals offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the mining sector across multiple commodities including Iron Ore, Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminium, Copper, Gold, Coal, Lithium and Rare Earths markets.

Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, the M&M global business unit also has offices in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide in Australia along with execution units in the United States, Peru, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India and other project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

As Project Estimator, you will prepare and review the preparation and presentation of general and/or discipline estimates, responsible for conceptual estimating, cost analysis and estimate planning, coordination and consolidation. 

You will direct the cost estimate effort on a major project or on multiple small projects, providing estimating assistance and guidance to the projects. 

You will perform department organizational and administrative activities when delegated, and provide direction to others on project/program level tasks.

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:

• Manages the development of estimates from inception to completion. Develops an achievable estimate plan, inclusive of budget, and leads the estimating team in executing the estimate. Consolidates the estimate components and prepares the proposal cost volume and bid forms. Responsible for assembly and timely submittal of escrow proposal documents.
• Reviews estimate and ensures quality and integrity. Ensures lessons learned are incorporated into the estimate.
• Responsible for generating a Project Profitability Summary and providing additional needed data to comply with Policy 222.
• Manages proposal strategies with Proposal Management and joint venture partners as applicable.
• Supports development of estimating standards and procedures.
• Prepares cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis and cost and quantity comparisons. Develops new techniques as required to meet specific needs.
• Other responsibilities as designated.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in EPC, EPCM & Lump Sum estimating practices and methods, including demonstrated ability to organize, direct, perform, review and present cost estimating products with a minimum of supervision.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated advanced understanding of Estimating core processes and procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of project schedules and ability to predict/extrapolate costs curves based on experience of scheduled-activities/cost correlation analysis.
• Thorough understanding of cost index and escalation projections.
• Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques.  
• In-depth knowledge of the applicable Bechtel work processes and systems. Knowledge of administrative and supervisory procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of current industry and technical developments. Knowledge of global market pricing and construction practices.  
• Knowledge in the use of technology for executing work processes. Proficient to expert in Microsoft and scheduling software applications currently being used by Bechtel (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Primavera, Microsoft Project). Proficient in estimating applications used for discipline estimates and basic knowledge of general estimating systems currently being used by Bechtel (BETK, EPIC, HCSS, Candy, etc.)

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

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Total Rewards/Benefits

There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make. In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.

With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

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