Senior Estimator, Construction

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The Senior Estimator conducts work directly related to management or general business operations in an organization focused on Heavy Industrial Construction Projects. The work requires advanced knowledge gained from years of experience, expertise and specialized instruction. The position includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. The position will work out of the Aliso Viejo office and from time-to-time travel to project sites, client’s offices or other Fluor office’s to support organizational needs.

The Senior Estimator will specifically focus on the development of detailed construction estimates to support construction only opportunities and to supplement EPC and EPCM proposals. The position will direct the quantitative development of material, labor, and subcontract take-offs, as well as the coordination of information among Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance.

• Responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of co-workers
• Provide services, procedures and methods for the timely and accurate responses to client, project management, departmental, and company requirements
• Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team
• Lead the development of the total project estimate; detailed and/or conceptual
• Prepare the total Project Basis of Estimate
• Prepare the Estimate Risk Analysis and make cost contingency recommendations
• Arrange and conduct department, discipline, and project estimate reviews
• Participate in the presentation of the estimate to Fluor and client management; learning how to sell an estimate
• Assist in estimate completion activities and estimate turnover to the project team
• Develop and conduct estimating training programs
• Refine supervising and coaching skills
• Initiate and/or participate in developmental activities
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Other related duties may be assigned

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) years
• 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.
• Stay abreast of current estimating techniques by maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations or by networking with other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry
• Update, as required, common rates that are used in the business line estimates
• Be active in knowledge management portals and communities with regard to forum questions and discussions
• Be knowledgeable about the benefits of Cost Competitive Execution, Excel to Win, Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) and Strategy to Win; actively promote innovative ideas and solutions Infrastructure
• Develop complex quantity take-offs and accurately and…