Estimator for Construction and Indirects

1 month ago


Perth, Western Australia Bechtel Corporation Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Estimator to join our team at Bechtel Corporation. As an Estimator, you will be responsible for performing construction and indirects discipline cost estimating and distributable cost estimates, as well as controlling activities for project and/or proposal efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare services, distributable, contractor indirect and/or capital cost estimates in specialized discipline areas using current techniques and market pricing.
  • Provide input on the level of effort required (cost/job hours) through coordination with functions and/or vendors and consolidate input for costing.
  • Perform and review methodology for quantity takeoffs from design drawings for multidiscipline sections and customize forms etc. to reflect best effort.
  • Prepare detail pricing field office non-manual labor/other direct costs (ODC) and home office labor/ODCs.
  • Produce capital cost cost estimates using a crew-based approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines. Provide detail pricing for manual labor rates.
  • Assist in developing conceptual quantities to supplement partial Design Build design documents.
  • Prepare basis and assumption documentation denoting rationale, inclusions and exclusions.
  • Develop and perform analysis of project cash models and the corresponding time value of money as the cost of working capital correlating scheduled activities and cost. Generate payment schedules.
  • Support contingency efforts as directed.
  • Assist 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. Perform data analysis, identify problems and make recommendations. Identify or define data sources and techniques for data acquisition.
  • Prepare reports and estimate summaries for estimate reviews, as directed by supervisor. Participate in estimate reviews and presentations, as appropriate.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrated intermediate understanding of CSA and Indirect Estimating core processes requiring minimal direction and supervision.
  • Knowledge of EPC and EPCM estimating methods, processes, and procedures, in addition to the estimate types, classifications, and components. Experience with Lump Sum Design Build estimates. Specifically understands detail level estimates and design packages.
  • Knowledge of market pricing and pricing sources in the area of specialization.
  • Broad knowledge and experience in construction estimating practices and methods.
  • Practical experience in performing quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and cost and price analysis. Skill in understanding technical discipline processes. Familiar with engineering and construction codes and standards.
  • Familiar with commercial terms and conditions (contractor relationships, currency exchange, taxation, inflation, insurance, escalation, etc.).
  • Understanding of cost index and escalation projections sources.
  • Full understanding of project cash flows and the corresponding time value of money as the cost of working capital.
  • Familiar with risk and contingency.
  • Excellent applied analytical and quantitative skills. Effective in utilizing metrics to provide reasonableness checks.
  • Basic knowledge of financial report systems, Controller account codes and understanding of Controller Instructions that impact estimates.
  • Proficiency in basic Microsoft software applications currently being used by Bechtel (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Knowledge of scheduling software used by Bechtel (Primavera, Microsoft Project). Proficiency in estimating applications used for discipline estimates.
  • Skilled in oral and written communication with basic presentation skills.
Total Rewards/Benefits

We offer a market-aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme. Our company is committed to employee wellbeing, promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.

We are a global company with 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.



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