Mechanical Estimator
Apply NowCompany: Fluor Corporation
Location: Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9
Description:
Job Description
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and 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 to address our client's needs is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals.
Fluor's Mining and Metals Business line provides these engineering services to the mining industry globally with a focus on the engineering, procurement, and construction of processing and infrastructure facilities associated with the recovery of metals and minerals.
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
The successful candidate will 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.
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year Bachelor Mechanical engineering degree and six (6) years of work-related experience
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job (Mechanical and piping estimates)
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Power Point, Word, Access)
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!
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and 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 to address our client's needs is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us achieve our goals.
Fluor's Mining and Metals Business line provides these engineering services to the mining industry globally with a focus on the engineering, procurement, and construction of processing and infrastructure facilities associated with the recovery of metals and minerals.
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
The successful candidate will 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.
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year Bachelor Mechanical engineering degree and six (6) years of work-related experience
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job (Mechanical and piping estimates)
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Power Point, Word, Access)
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!