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Wood · 1 month ago

Lead Estimator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. They are seeking a highly motivated Lead Estimator to develop project estimates and ensure their accuracy according to contractual requirements and company policies.

ConsultingDeliveryEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingInfrastructure

No H1B

Responsibilities

Verify and approve the Basis of Estimate for project cost estimates for wider approval

Develop, issue, and maintain project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents

Facilitate and chair the internal review of project cost estimates, ensuring updates are actioned and estimate approval is obtained as required

Review and deliver estimates to Wood management and the client for approval

Review and ensure updates to projects cost estimates are completed in a controlled manner

Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure projects budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate

Liaise with engineering, procurement, subcontract and construction functions to maintain awareness of the requirements and costs of labor, plant and equipment, materials, subcontracts, offices, IT, and other provisions, to ensure these are accurately reflected in the project cost estimate

Accountable for the formal filing of project and proposal estimates, the collection of project historical data and the continuous update of estimating databases and norms in a controlled manner

Review and issue change orders in accordance with the appropriate change notifications

May review and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications

Lead and participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews

Play a key role in the mentoring and career development of Estimating personnel

Ensure estimates are prepared in compliance with Wood processes, procedures, and guidelines

Promote the use of standard estimating systems, procedures, and work methods

Developing project specific estimate plans, schedules, and basis within the project team

Supervising and managing a team in the development of conceptual, factored, semi-detailed, and detailed cost estimates

Mentoring and coaching members of the estimating team to ensure their ongoing development

Reviewing and evaluating vendor and subcontractor quotes

Performing detailed quantitative, cost, and productivity analysis

Plan, schedule, and lead the estimate review and presentation process

Presentation of the estimate to Wood and Client management

Maintenance and support of historical estimating databases, escalation indices, and productivity data

Qualification

Estimating techniquesCost ManagementProject ManagementChange ControlRisk AnalysisTeam ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

5 -10 years of progressive industry experience, with at least five (5) years in estimating positions for Industrial projects is a must

Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied

Excellent understanding of project management principles and techniques

Excellent understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management

Preferred

Specialty Chemicals, Pulp & Paper, BioProducts, Power Generation, Life Sciences, Pharma estimation experience would be considered an asset for this position

Benefits

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Process and Chemicals sector.

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.

Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.

Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.

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