Electrical Estimator

Fluor Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation seeks a talented estimating professional in Vancouver to contribute to their Mining and Metals Business. This role focuses on developing engineering and construction project estimates while working in a collaborative environment. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, this position offers growth potential in a supportive culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending dollars

Education reimbursement

Compressed work schedule with every second Friday off

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of work-related experience or 10 years of related education and experience.
• Ability to attend to detail and work efficiently.
• Job-related technical knowledge needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop project estimates and provide estimating support.
• Coordinate estimating functions to provide accurate estimates.
• Maintain project-level estimating schedules.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

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!

Fluor’s Mining and Metals Business line provides these engineering services to the mining industry globally with a focus on the engineering, procurement, and construction of processing and infrastructure facilities associated with the recovery of metals and minerals.

This position is responsible for complying with estimating procedures when developing project estimates. The individual may participate in identifying estimating improvement techniques. In this role, the individual acts autonomously on small projects. The individual will also be assigned to provide estimating support on larger projects, which may require the lead estimator to be responsible for the work product. This is considered to still be a learning position when developing engineering, procurement, and construction cost estimates. This position will require moderate supervision when developing estimates for Indirect, Escalation, Contingency, and Other Costs.

Under administrative direction, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Coordination and limited direction of estimating functions to provide high-quality estimates to senior estimators in a timely manner, in which the information is reconcilable to source data
• Develop valid project coding structures and work packages for the scope of work
• Design or assist in the design of a Work Breakdown Structure that is suitable for capturing all cost components
• Self-check of their work and that of subordinates, if applicable, to ensure accuracy

Some of the basic tasks frequently performed in this position include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee the development of Discipline Material Take-Offs, Material Pricing, and Labour Effort-hour Units for estimates and change orders
• Coordinate information exchange between the Engineering, Purchasing, and Construction groups
• Participate in the development of the Project Execution Plan, estimate basis and procedures
• Develops and maintains project-level and control-level estimating schedules
• Provide proposal and study support
• Maintain established Specialty Estimating Systems, Procedures and Manuals
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will maintain a current understanding of estimating techniques by researching new publications that impact the industry and maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations, software vendors and other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM) industry as well as client representatives.

To be Considered Candidates:

Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year Bachelor of Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree and five (5) to eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) 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 visitors
• 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding the mining industry process facilities is preferable.
• Understanding Electrical estimates is preferable.
• Construction experience is preferable

Salary Range

76,500 to 129,500

Market Rate

The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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 Canada 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

147189BR

Workforce

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.