Estimator VI

Wood; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

GOSI Social Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Examination Leave

Professional Memberships

Inspire Awards

Long Service Award

Career Development Champions

Job summary

Wood is seeking a senior estimator with extensive experience in cost modelling from feasibility to execution. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 15 years of industry experience, with knowledge of Aramco and non-Aramco procedures.

The successful candidate will lead high-level estimating activities, develop BOEs, and collaborate across Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning teams in the Saudi Arabia market.

Qualifications

• ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) degree in a relevant technical or business discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Knowledge of Aramco and non-Aramco procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and Strategic Estimating: Develop high-level and detailed cost models from early feasibility through FEED and execution.
• Methodology Application: Apply estimating techniques including parametric, bottom-up, and vendor quotes.
• Cost Category Breakdown: Distinguish direct and indirect costs including materials, labor, and overhead.
• Risk and Contingency Analysis: Quantify risks and set contingencies for volatility and inflation.
• Basis of Estimate (BOE) Documentation: Document assumptions, data, and pricing databases used.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning managers.
• Value Engineering: Propose cost-saving alternatives without compromising quality or safety.
• Benchmarking and Validation: Compare forecasts to industry standards and market trends.

Skills

Industry knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors Degree

Job description

Qualifications

Typically requires ISCED level 6 Bachelors Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and or industry experience Minimum of 15 years of experience Having some knowledge of Aramco and non-Aramco procedures.

Qualifications Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience) Minimum of (15) years of experience Having some knowledge of Aramco and non-Aramco procedures.

What we can offer

• Medical Insurance - Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country Pre-existing medical conditions are covered No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules Option to select higher medical cover payable at employees own expense
• Employee Assistance Programme - Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life The program helps support your mental physical social amp financial well-being
• GOSI Social Insurance - Payable to KSA employees social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards
• End of Service Gratuity - In line with KSA Labour Law all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• Examination Leave - Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior exam
• Professional Memberships - One professional membership registration subscription certification and or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system with supporting evidence
• Inspire Awards - Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues those designing the future upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work innovation and tenacity
• Long Service Award - Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work dedication and many years service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Career Development Champions - Prioritises structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization Employees use tools for planning and feedback with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively

Typical responsibilities

• Conceptual and Strategic Estimating - Develop high-level and detailed cost models from early feasibility and FEED Front-End Engineering Design stages through execution
• Methodology Application - Choose and apply proper estimating techniques including parametric estimating cost per unit analogous estimating historical project data bottom-up buildup via WBS Work Breakdown Structure and direct vendor quotes
• Cost Category Breakdown - Segregate direct costs materials construction labor equipment from indirect costs engineering services project management site overhead permitting
• Risk and Contingency Analysis - Quantify project risks and assign appropriate contingency and escalation reserves for market volatility and inflation
• Basis of Estimate BOE Documentation - Document all assumptions level-of-definition percentages design limits and pricing databases used to build the estimate
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Engineering Procurement Construction and Commissioning managers to verify that designs lead times and execution strategies match financial numbers
• Value Engineering - Propose cost-saving alternatives material substitutes or construction methods without lowering project quality or safety
• Benchmarking and Validation - Cross-reference internal forecasts against industry standards historical databases and current regional market trends