Discipline Services Estimator

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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. 

Project Overview:

Great infrastructure transforms communities.  Our customers' projects have a higher purpose - their roads, rail, communications, airports and energy projects are a gateway to a modern prosperous world. A world that caters for growing populations and keeps up with rapid technological change; a world that is resilient to economic and geophysical setbacks; a world powered by cleaner energy and systems that accelerate the path to global decarbonization; a world connected by smart and affordable transport networks to empower disenfranchised communities and unlock access to opportunities.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will provide technical guidance to promote consistency across projects, customers, and business lines.

You will provide detailed review and support to capital cost estimates, cash flow, working capital assessments, and to the preparation of estimate documentation.

Your recommendations ensure accurate cost estimations and will be essential in driving project profitability and success.

This position is designate as part-time telework per our global 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:

• Performs quantity takeoffs for a discipline or commodity specialty using defined documents.
• Conducts capital cost estimates.
• Reviews design scope criteria and develops quantities for undefined scope assumptions in coordination with other stakeholders/departments.
• Participates in establishing pricing structures to be applied to quantities for estimates. Services
• Conducts detail pricing for non-manual labour service using functional staffing and other direct cost (ODC) inputs.
• Supports the development of project-specific tools and templates to gathers appropriate quantity and labour/ODC information. Overall
• Other responsibilities as designated.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. Experiences typically include major infrastructure projects in the renewables, heavy civil, or defence infrastructure fields.
• Demonstrated experience in infrastructure project execution processes, procedures and implementation of industry best practices and lessons learned.
• Proficient in estimating applications used for discipline estimates and basic knowledge of general estimating systems currently being used by Bechtel (Microsoft Suite of Tools, Expert Estimator, HCSS, etc.).
• Previous estimating or project controls experience will be highly regarded

Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer & commit to respond to every applicant. 

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.

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.

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