Vancouver

British Columbia

Canada

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

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. We aim to foster an inclusive culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion that allows employees to bring their best, most authentic selves to work. 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 the overall implementation and direction for the assigned area of the estimating functions to provide services, procedures and methods for the timely and accurate issuance of estimates and supporting documentation to the client and project management. In responding to estimating requests, is responsible for ensuring that departmental and company requirements are met. This position may direct the quantitative development of material, labor, and subcontract take-offs, as well as the coordination of information between Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance. On large to mid-sized or multiple projects, the individual, if on the leadership track, may act independently or may direct a team of other estimating professionals. If on a technical track, the individual will report to an upper-level estimator on a mega or extremely large-sized projects.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Under administrative direction, provide services, procedures and methods for the timely and accurate responses to client, project management, departmental, and company requirements
• Responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of co-workers
• 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 estimate reviews with project team
• Prepare and present estimates to Fluor and client management
• Assist in estimate completion activities and estimate turnover to the project team• Refine supervising and coaching skills
• Refine supervising and coaching skills
• 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
• Share knowledge with Estimating team and mentor junior Estimators
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality

Maintain a current understanding of estimating techniques by researching new publications that impact the industry and maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations, software vendors and other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM) industry as well as client representatives

Notice to Candidates:

Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates:

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

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

Other Job Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Technical competence in one or more estimating disciplines such as civil, mechanical, piping, electrical
• 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

Salary Range

80,000 to 149,000

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Benefits

Fluor Canada rewards hard work, knowledge, and commitment. Fluor offers competitive employee compensation packages, comprehensive benefit programs including Health, Dental and Vision Care, flexible spending dollars, group registered retirement program, parental top-up, education reimbursement, employee and family assistance programs, and much more. Fluor also offers several employee resource groups that aim to provide opportunities for professional and personal growth, improved wellness, and involvement in the community.

Compressed work schedule: The Fluor Canada offices work a compressed work schedule offering every second Friday off.

While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

Are you ready to join us? We are looking forward to hearing from you today!

Requisition Number

149888BR

Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.