Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator

Job Description

Under moderate supervision and direction, responsible for coordinating and providing high-quality cost estimates. Understands the technical parameters and specifications of electrical equipment & packages/instrumentation/control systems for developing the cost estimates. Understands the electrical & instrumentation material take offs/bill of quantities/sized electrical equipment list/single line diagrams. The individual may also be responsible for providing guidance to junior estimators on larger projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of co-workers. Adhere to and support Fluor’s Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• Coordinates information exchange among Estimating, Engineering, Procurement/Supply Chain and Construction groups
•  Develops and provides high-quality cost estimates for material, labor and subcontract works to upper-level estimator/lead estimator in a timely manner.
•  Assists in the preparation of estimate execution plan, basis of estimate and management review package
• Skillfully utilizes estimating methods and the expertise of other project professionals to establish total project estimates. Seasoned expertise is required to ensure that all pertinent information is updated in relation to the present scope of work. This position may require direct interface with the client. This position requires direct contact with all required functional areas
• Establishes and maintains local estimating information such as escalation indices, rate of exchange variation, productivity, etc.
• Prepares the estimate analysis within the electrical/instrumentation disciplines
• Prepares discipline Change Order Estimates
• Assists in preparation of Home Office Costs and Indirect Field Costs
• Assists in historical data retrieval, updating, and maintenance (unit rates, installation hours etc.)
• Analyze and solve problems as they occur
• Takes responsibility for self-checking the accuracy of own work and that of subordinates, if applicable
• Develops and maintains estimating schedules
• Providing proposal support
• Maintains established Estimating Systems, Procedures, and Manuals
• Familiar with the use and purpose of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), utilize assigned WBS in developing the cost estimates
• Act autonomously on small projects

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation & Control Engineering
• Total 10-15 years’ experience in Consulting/Engineering (EPC environment) with minimum 8-10 years’ experience in mining projects.

Other Job Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Strong Analytical skills
• Quick learning skills for estimating tools, practices & procedures
• Good interpersonal & teamwork skills
• Good Computer skills (especially good MS Excel skills)

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in Mining sector/Mining projects.