Project Controls Lead - Estimate, Ras-Al-Khair

Bechtel

  • Ras Al Khair, Ash Sharqiyah
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
Requisition ID: 286660
  • Relocation Authorized: International - Single
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Ras Al Khair
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  • Performs quantity take-offs using approved construction drawings or other defined documents. Collects, reconciles, and verifies data for summary comparisons.
  • Prepares estimates using A/E’s information with project team, including vendors, applying unit rates of installation to quantity takeoffs.
  • Responsible for development and maintenance of labor cost indices and productivity indices for the region.
  • Establish and maintain the cost indices for building materials.
  • Develop labor unit rates. Responsible for verifying the DCN based Change Order pricing.
  • Participate in the contingency development of various work items for construction packages.
  • Review design scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness.
  • Perform cost engineering functions including estimating, cost control, budget preparations, forecasting, and cost reporting.
  • Coordinate cost estimating activity and input from various disciplines and departments. Perform data analysis, identify problems, trends, and make recommendations.
  • Perform productivity analysis of construction operations and verify results.
  • Preparation and application of cost monitoring and control standards, techniques, and programs.
  • Ensure cost recording, monitoring, and reporting practices for compliance with applicable standards.
  • Estimate the project cost based on bill of materials, labor cost, and project specification
Level 2
  • Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Experience in leading a team of junior estimating engineers.
  • Candidate should possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work closely with peers, external customers, and client counterparts.
Education and Experience Requirements:Level 1
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant in project controls as an Estimator on Heavy Civil / Infrastructure projects.
Level 2
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with minimum 10 to 13 years of relevant in project controls as an Estimator on Heavy Civil / Infrastructure projects.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis. Is able to Demonstrate advanced understanding of Estimating core processes and procedures.
  • Advanced working knowledge of EPC estimating practices and methods, including demonstrated ability to organize, perform, and present cost estimating products.
  • Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences.
  • Prior experience overseeing multiple projects, contractor estimates reviews and negotiation.
  • Prior Middle-East work experience preferred.
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