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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.
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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