Intermediate Estimator - Vancouver, Canada - Wood Plc

Wood Plc

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood currently has an exciting opportunity for a

Intermediate Estimator. Reporting to the Director of Project Controls, this position is located in our Vancouver, BC office. This role has overall responsibility for directing the estimating effort for large industrial projects from conceptual design through planning and construction. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing all levels of capital cost estimates from Order of Magnitude to detail for mining and other heavy industrial projects
Planning and managing the estimating schedule and process
Establishing estimate methodology
Defines estimate inputs, coordinates and provides direction to all parties responsible for the capital cost estimate
Obtaining quotations from suppliers and subcontractors to support capital cost estimates
Performing highlevel analysis of project quantities and costs for reasonableness
Understanding and directing effort to focus on significant cost drivers
Anticipates overlaps and gaps in costing and is proactive in pursuing resolution
Preparing presentations and presenting estimates to internal management and client management
Preparing and maintaining appropriate documentation to support estimate preparation and review
Estimates contingency and escalation using inhouse models
Actively participates in contingency discussions and recommendations
Establishing good working relationships with staff, engineering discipline leads, department and project managers and clients
Keeps stakeholders fully informed of progress and ensures their buyin to the estimate plan
Producing capital cost estimates of high quality that are defendable

Skills / Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years experience in estimating and leading capital cost estimates for mining or heavy industrial projects
Previous field experience is prefered
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with proven capability in delivering presentations to senior management
Effective organizational skills, strong work ethic and leadership skills
Demonstrated skill to identify and solve problems in a prompt and decisive manner
Sound knowledge of construction processes
Knowledge of the AACEI estimate classifications and guidelines
An engineering degree or engineering technologist diploma would be considered an asset
Experience in mining and estimating heavy civil works would be considered to be an asset
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Company Overview:

Diversity Statement (EEO):
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.