Lead Estimator

Requisition ID: 279022

• Relocation Authorized: International - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Belgrade

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Bechtel is a global provider of engineering, construction, and project management services with a reputation for excellence and innovative project delivery. An opportunity exists within the Bechtel project team to work closely with our customer on a key Bechtel project in Serbia. This project will be one of the largest greenfield projects ever built in Serbia.

The estimating lead will establish specific cost estimating processes, procedures and provide technical guidance to promote consistency across the project. You will prepare and review estimates for changed scope, claims analysis and provide an independent validation of information. You will provide detailed review and support to capital cost estimates, cash flow, working capital assessments, and to the preparation of estimate documentation. Your recommendations ensure accurate cost estimations and will be essential in driving project success. The role will be working as part of an Integrated Project Management Team (IPMT) on behalf of the Client to provide management and oversight of the multiple Contractors. The position will be based in our Belgrade office location, with support estimating resources operating remotely.

• Develops an achievable estimate plan, inclusive of budget, and leads the estimating team in executing the estimate.
• Leads the development of estimates from inception to completion for the project.
• Consolidates the estimate components and prepares the Basis of Estimate document.
• Reviews estimate and ensures quality and integrity. Ensures lessons learned are incorporated into the estimate.
• Prepares basis and assumption documentation. Ensures lessons learned are incorporated. Fully understands the needs of the customer.
• Reviews design or Request for Proposal (RFP) scope criteria and quantities for completeness and reasonableness, and coordinates with the project to develop additional estimating basis when information is incomplete. Suggests alternatives when appropriate.
• Establishes and reviews the conceptual scopes of estimates and studies when definition is not available through a demonstrated ability to conceptualize the design of the finished product. Demonstrates specialized contingency skills to compensate for undefined scope.
• Prepares non-manual, distributable or contractors indirect cost estimates, developing basis for temporary facilities, miscellaneous construction services, construction tools and equipment, non‐manual staffing, startup services, payroll taxes and insurance, camp facilities and operation, and other field costs.
• Effectively presents estimate Management Review package to estimate team, department management and business line management. Schedules internal reviews.
• Prepares and provides guidance in the preparation of proposal cash flow models and working capital analysis.
• Allocates indirect costs and fee to owner pay items when required.
• Performs and reviews escalation calculations for estimates of complex jobs.
• Identifies ways to mitigate risk. Assesses the uncertainties associated with productivity, material pricing, wage rates and quantity variation.
• Analyses cost/price data from suppliers/subcontractors, with the ability to generate comparative data (historical costs and other metrics) as part of the ongoing cost/price analysis.

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

• Demonstrated advanced understanding of Estimating core processes and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Bechtel estimating practices and methods, including demonstrated ability to organize, direct, perform, review and present cost.
• Thorough understanding of cost index and escalation projections.
• Technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement and construction methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of current industry and technical developments. Knowledge of global market pricing and construction practices.
• Proficient in estimating applications used for discipline estimates and basic knowledge of general estimating systems (particularly BETK).
• Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated ability to present estimating information to peers and management.
• Understanding charging practices, the relevant commercial influences (i.e., insurance, taxes, etc.) and the relationship of charging practices to commercial terms, invoicing and profitability.
• Understanding risk, where risk can exist, factors contributing to risk, risk management and categorization, and terms in risk management.

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