Director Estimating

Vancouver, BC

Diversity Statement

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so our employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

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 and Commissioning.

Provides technical and administrative direction to the core estimating group
Provides support for all estimating strategic objectives and initiatives
Reviews and validates all activities with respect to estimate quality and planning, staffing, consistency, systems training, and employee performance appraisals, career development and counseling
Develops, acquires, trains, implements, integrates, maintains, and audits the work process, technical, standards, guildelines, checklists, procedures, practices and systems to support
Provides/develops standards benchmarks for the validation of estimates
Provides/develops historical data requirements and develops or participates in the development of work processes and systems to facilitate the use of the data across the corporation
Develops the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team
Leads the development of the total project estimate; detailed and/or conceptual
Prepares the total Project Basis of Estimate
Prepares the estimate risk analysis and make cost contingency recommendations
Arranges and conduct department, discipline, and project estimate reviews
Participates in the presentation of the estimate to Fluor and client management
Assists in estimate completion activities and estimate turnover to the project team
Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
Other duties as assigned

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 twenty (20) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty-four (24) 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 other stakeholders
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

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrate strong technical ability, combined with communicative skills, to lead “customers” to the optimum systems and methods for their application
Exhibit a combination of salesmanship, technical empathy, and superior skills in the areas of estimating tools, construction management, and corporate business management
Demonstrate good writing skills; able to communicate succinctly and with clarity
Should be knowledgeable about both Lump Sum and Cost Reimbursable estimating
Should be knowledgeable about both Self-Perform and Construction Management Execution
Should be knowledgeable about internal Cost Systems, Progressing Systems, and Project Status Reports
Be recognized as a leader and functional expert in the following areas: Direct Field Costs, Indirect Field Costs, Fluor Services Costs, Escalation, Selling an Estimate, Benchmarking and Unit Rates for Key Commodities, Currency Fluctuation, Tax & Insurance costs, Performance Bonds & Letter of Credit costs, Estimate Plan, Basis of Estimate, Input and Use of Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF), Use of Allowances, Cost Contingency, Global Pricing Model, Productivity Worksheets, Craft Mix and Crew Mix, Expatriate Policy Costs, Data Analyst, Comparison Analyst, Input into and Use of Historical Data (EMS – Experience Management System), Procurement including a comprehensive understanding of Purchase Order and Budget Quotations
Good analytical and computer skills
Understanding of the Mining Industry process facilities is preferred.
Construction experience is preferred

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 Vancouver 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:

137824BR

Diverse Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. 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.