Estimator

St. John's, NL
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Job Category: Project ControlJob Description:Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.Wood is currently recruiting an Estimator within our St. John's, NL team.The RoleThe Estimator acts on behalf of The Company and is responsible for providing cost estimating support to enable better project management decision making on required cost, schedule, and risk mitigation plans to maintain project delivery.Our Clients and ProjectsDesigning the future. Transforming the world.Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewable and emerging energy sectors

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle

Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests

Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.Responsibilities:Typical responsibilities:

Prepare detailed estimate of project cost based on project scope provided by the Project Manager

Performing earned value analysis to support project management and executive reporting, including the development of improved processes for linking Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) costs and project schedules

Performs field visits to support estimates

Supports cost variances analysis

Prepare updated project cost estimates as the project is further defined

Developing and maintaining project estimating procedures, guides, and templates that are aligned with The Company and industry best practices

Participates in post-mortem review of the estimates and incorporates any recommendations into subsequent estimates

Qualifications:What makes you remarkable?At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.Expected:

University degree in Engineering OR an Engineering Technologist diploma

Minimum 5 years' experience in an estimating function in capital construction projects

Detailed knowledge of estimating tools and databases

Experience in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Excel). Education and Experience Preferences

Knowledge of estimating tools and databases

Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external)

Skilled in coaching co-workers and contractors, negotiation, mediation of disputes or differences of opinion and conflict resolution

Self-motivated, ability to work independently or in a team environment and provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation to a wide range of people

Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines

Willing to travel, participate in activities, network and build relationships

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to organize, analyze and report on various parameters and data sets

About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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