Lead Estimator

Job Description

<strong>Requisition ID: <strong>269891</strong></strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Relocation Authorized: International – Camp </li><li> Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project </li><li> Work Location: Sharma </li></ul><p><br></p><strong><u>Company Overview</u></strong><p><br></p>Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security &amp; Environmental; Energy; and Mining &amp; Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.<p><br></p><strong><u>Project Description</u></strong><p><br></p><strong>NEOM Project Summary:</strong> Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company will provide executive project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial and construction management) for the development of certain defined aspects of the NEOM Infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” NEOM is a planned cross- border city in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia. The site is near the Red Sea and the borders of Egypt, Israel and Jordan. It will cover a total area of 26,500 km2 (10,200 sq mi) and will extend 460 km along the coast of the Red Sea.” NEOM will be the home and workplace to more than a million residents from around the world. It will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders and companies will come to research, incubate and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in groundbreaking ways. <strong></strong><strong>Role Overview:</strong> Working within project management consultancy environment (PMC), Leads and manages cost estimation team. Ensures accurate, effective and timely Capital and Operational cost estimates for all projected works at NEOM; Asissts and controls the management of cost estimation activities. Development and stewardship of a corporate cost database, benchmarking and related information; Development of datasets and systems for efficient generation of cost estimates, and; Develops and maintains estimating procedures and ensures their compatibility with the estimating database and contracting strategy.<p><br></p><strong>Position Duties / Responsibilities:</strong> Leads, manages and evaluates the performance of Cost Estimation department, team members and asissts all their work; Plans and schedules Cost Estimation and related activities; Develops, executes and manages Estimation methods, processes, procedures and estimation requests; Oversees cost benchmarking exercises, development and maintenance of a database of all consultant, vendors, contractors and sub-contractors’ rates (with contracts, quotations and bids); Reviews and endorses Company estimates for any high value contract or change order; Generates, Supervises and/or Endorses Utilities and Infrastructure cost estimates. Reviews and manages material take offs from design drawings as part of the cost estimation process; Reviews and advises on project cost schedules to see they are in-line with Company agreed benchmarks; Assures value for money on all NEOM services, Works and materials procurement; Proposes and sets up Cost Estimation objectives and KPIs, and; Performs any other duties related to Cost Estimation and forecasting<p><br></p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong> 20 years of experience 15+ years’ proven experience in Cost Estimation or a related area on a large and complex project. 5+ years in management position in a large and established company, and; Experience in KSA/GCC region (highly recommended) Strong communication, leadership, planning and organizational skills; Excellent analytical skills with ability to assess large and complex data and worksheets, and; Proficiency in English (required) Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project/Construction Management or related fields; Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Economics or related field (preferred), and; Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Membership in professional associations e.g. AACE, RICS or similar (advantage). .<p><br></p><strong> </strong><strong>Job Knowledge:</strong> Knowledge of Project and construction market in terms of contractors, suppliers and cost management. Strong Knowledge/experience in estimation and quantity surveying; Strong knowledge of various type of estimates and methods. Strong knowledge of accounting and budgeting principles and requirements; Comprehensive knowledge of international cost management standards e.g. CSI Master Format, BCIS, GIFA; Knowledge of ASTM E2516-11 Standard Classification for Cost Estimate Classification System, AACE International Recommended Practice; Knowledge of Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Project and Document Management Software such as Aconex, OpenText, Newforma etc; Knowledge of Planning and scheduling software, like Primavera, and; Knowledge of BIM software and link to material take-off, ability to implement cost data into the 4D/5D BIM model.<p><br></p><strong>Shaping tomorrow together</strong><p><br></p><strong>Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security &amp; Environmental; Energy; and Mining &amp; Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.<br><br>www.bechtel.com <br><br></strong><strong>Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.<br><br></strong><strong>In accordance with the laws of Saudi Arabia, Bechtel has adopted mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols for all work locations in the country. These requirements may include vaccination and testing. Any and all offers of employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia are expressly conditioned upon the applicant’s willingness and ability to comply with all COVID-19 related safety laws and Bechtel protocols in place at the time of a candidate’s start date. A candidate’s failure or refusal to comply with such laws and protocols renders an issued offer null and void.<br><br>This requirement cannot be waived by a recruiter, manager, or supervisor. Your submission of an application for employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia constitutes your understanding and acknowledgment of this express condition.</strong>