Intermediate Estimator Mining & Metals

Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World.

Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you!

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

• 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
• Minimun of 2 years experience in Mineral or Mining and Metal projects
• 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
• Be knowledgeable about business line specific rates to be applied in 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

• 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…