Job Description

Fluor, together with its joint-venture partner AECOM, has been awarded a four-year program delivery support services contract for the California High-Speed Rail program by the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services to support one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S. The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California\'s Central Valley. This position is responsible for complying with estimating procedures when developing project estimates. The individual may participate in identifying estimating improvement techniques. In this role, the individual acts autonomously on small projects. The individual will also be assigned to provide estimating support on larger projects, which may require the lead estimator to be responsible for the work product. This is considered to still be a learning position when developing engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction (EPFC) cost estimates. This position will require moderate supervision when developing estimates for Indirect, Escalation, Contingency, and Other Costs. . Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team, including preparation of the Estimate Schedule . Provide high-quality estimates to upper-level estimators in a timely manner, in which the information is reconcilable to source data . Be fully familiar with the use and purpose of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) utilize assigned WBS in developing estimates . Develop or assist in the development of Home Office and Construction estimates . Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff . Other duties as assigned Basic Job Requirements . Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements . Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors . Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job . Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines . Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner Preferred Qualifications . Minimum of zero (0) years of experience using any of the Fluor Estimating Systems or two (2) years of experience using Industry recognized estimating systems . Minimum of one (1) years of field experience, preferably in project controls, construction, contracts, or estimating . Demonstrate technical ability, combined with communicative skills, to lead estimate development . Some knowledge about Lump Sum and/or Cost Reimbursable estimating . Some knowledge about Self-Perform and/or Construction Management Execution . Some knowledge about internal Cost Systems, Progressing Systems, Level I and II Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures and Project Status . Recognized as being proficient and requiring limited or minimum supervision in the following areas: Direct Field Costs, Fluor Services Costs, Use of Allowances, Benchmarking and Unit Rates for Key Commodities, Estimate Plan, Basis of Estimate, Escalation, Input into and Use of Historical Data (EMS - Experience Management System), Productivity Worksheets, Craft Mix and Crew Mix, Cost Contingency . Recognized as being familiar, but requiring guidance and supervision in with the following areas: Indirect Field Costs, Expatriate Policy Costs, Data Analyst, Input of Estimate into Global Pricing Model\'s Template, Input and Use of Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF), Selling an Estimate, Comparison Analyst, Currency fluctuation, tax & insurance costs, and performance bonds & letter of credit costs . Good analytical and computer skills To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependant) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

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