Director I, Estimating

This position provides leadership in the organization or functional area and is primarily engaged in management activities that establish the direction of a department, function, or project. The position requires the application of knowledge gained from experience and expertise to the job duties and responsibilities. The position will make decisions in areas that may impact the organization and its employees, clients, budgets, policies, procedures, work practices, or compliance programs. Scope This position provides technical and strategic direction for estimating and will be the Lead for the Power Business Line within Energy Solutions. This position has the responsibility to act as a corporate or intra-corporate expert on Estimating methods, procedures, systems, and the development of historical information. Budgets and capital expenditures, within defined limits, may also be the responsibility of this position. This position requires frequent interface with Estimating functional leadership, project personnel, engineers, “persons most knowledgeable” in support functions and estimating members. This individual must also be able to direct a staff of estimating professionals on mega-sized projects. And as a leadership role, this position requires mentoring less experienced estimators and promoting innovation, creativity, benchmarking, and problem solving.• 15 years of Nuclear Power field experience. Direct all activities with respect to estimate quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, and systems training • Provide oversight for adherence to standard procedures and practices • Ensure meaningful, accurate historical data and post mortem reports are captured and utilized • Coordinate with the project a close out report relevant to capture of benchmarking and data to reflect actual costs • Support and interface with business unit management in the preparation of proposals and estimates in areas specific to cost and benchmark to previous proposals with information of deliverables consistent to other similar projects • Participate in all estimating strategic objectives and initiatives • Assist department management in meetings and in the identification and assignment of staff to estimates and proposals consistent with the individual’s abilities and development needs Embrace Cost Competitive Execution and Excel to Win principles Identify and assist in the development of future leaders and technical experts; be a mentor Participate in detailed functional audits or assign auditor as required by management Lead (directly and indirectly) efforts to build and maintain solid relationships with client management and project personnel; ensure critical member relations through frequent contact • Work to a project or proposal schedule including assigning resources and requesting external consultants input or data specific to project needs • Present and sell an estimate to management and the client with authority and credibility • Evaluate and provide guidance in estimating Indirect Field costs and Other costs for Self Perform and/or Construction Management projects; for example temporary facilities, camp & catering costs, construction services, third party services, spares, vendor representatives, freight, taxes, pre-commissioning, commissioning, escalation, contingency and warranty • Interface with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Project Controls, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Insurance, Tax, Legal, Finance, Information Technology, Project Business Services, Construction, Quality Assurance, and Commissioning when required to ensure an estimate is being prepared correctly • Typically manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities ,and timely performance feedback • Leverage internal and external resources to administer policies and procedures consistently across all business lines, functions, and locations • Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action • Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines • Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards • Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies • Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job • May need to travel to attend to business related matters • Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality • Other duties as assigned• Minimum of two (2) years of experience using any of the Fluor Estimating Systems or five (5) • years of experience using Industry recognized estimating systems • Minimum of five (5) years of field experience, preferably in project controls, construction, • contracts, estimating, change management, or construction supervision • 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• Stay abreast of current estimating or industry techniques/solutions by learning and/or sharing of knowledge and skills through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations, vendors, clients, and other estimating professionals in the industry • Be knowledgeable or aware of Procurement’s “Procurement Action – Request for Proposal” (PARP) and “Procurement Action - Request for Quotation” (PARQ) work processes • Convert any estimate into the format required for developing a Global Pricing Model • Should be mobile and willing to take temporary and/or long term assignments for career enhancement opportunities