Building Design Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Fluor Corporation
Location: Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9
Description:
Job Description
luor 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!
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area and acts as a representative of the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs architectural assignments of any complexity.
Translate global strategic initiatives into procedures to be implemented on projects
Act as a leader in applying Cost Competitive Execution techniques and develop the most cost-effective total project solution for the discipline engineering work
Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects
Develop estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited two (2) year diploma or global equivalent in applicable field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty (20) years if no diploma; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials, means and methods of construction
Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
EPCM Experience in Medium to Large-Scale 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
Planning and project execution skills
Ability/experience of preparing Architectural design criteria and specifications.
Ability/experience of preparing scope of work to support building request for quote (RFQ) purchase order (PO).
Ability/experience of technical bid evaluation (TBE) of building bids
Ability/experience of managing building PO's
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Managing and leading a large project
Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting, and project close-out
Practical field experience
Membership and active participation in external technical society
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Ability to use discipline specific software may be required
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.
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!
luor 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!
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area and acts as a representative of the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs architectural assignments of any complexity.
Translate global strategic initiatives into procedures to be implemented on projects
Act as a leader in applying Cost Competitive Execution techniques and develop the most cost-effective total project solution for the discipline engineering work
Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects
Develop estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited two (2) year diploma or global equivalent in applicable field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty (20) years if no diploma; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials, means and methods of construction
Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
EPCM Experience in Medium to Large-Scale 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
Planning and project execution skills
Ability/experience of preparing Architectural design criteria and specifications.
Ability/experience of preparing scope of work to support building request for quote (RFQ) purchase order (PO).
Ability/experience of technical bid evaluation (TBE) of building bids
Ability/experience of managing building PO's
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Managing and leading a large project
Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting, and project close-out
Practical field experience
Membership and active participation in external technical society
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Ability to use discipline specific software may be required
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.
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!