Principal Estimator

Fluor Corp; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp is seeking a senior cost estimator with deep FEED and proposal experience in the oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors. The role requires leading complex estimates, mentoring junior staff, and interfacing with senior management, clients, and engineering disciplines to drive competitive outcomes.

The successful candidate will develop Basis of Estimate documentation, ensure quality and consistency with Fluor procedures, and coordinate inputs across disciplines to support major EPC

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of estimating experience within the EPC industry.
• Proven experience leading at least two FEED or proposal estimates with a CAPEX value exceeding $500 million.
• Experience leading multinational and geographically dispersed project teams.
• Strong understanding of direct and indirect project costs.
• Advanced knowledge of proposal estimating, FEED estimating, and project execution planning.
• Demonstrated mentoring of junior estimators.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary estimating teams in conceptual, FEED, and proposal estimates.
• Develop and execute estimating strategies aligned with project objectives and Fluor practices.
• Prepare and manage Estimate Development Plans with milestones and responsibilities.
• Coordinate estimate inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, and suppliers.
• Present estimate plans and recommendations to Fluor and client senior leadership.
• Support proposal development activities and commercial evaluations.
• Develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation and manage reviews.

Skills

FEED estimating

Proposal estimates

Mentor estimators

Cost engineering

Project controls

Presentation skills

Multinational teams

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Quantity Surveying degree

Business Administration degree

Tools

Cleopatra Enterprise

AspenTech Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)

Job description

The successful candidate will have extensive experience within the oil, gas, chemical, and industrial sectors, with a proven track record of leading complex FEED and proposal estimates exceeding $500 million CAPEX. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert in cost estimating, mentor junior estimators, and interface directly with senior management, clients, engineering disciplines, and project stakeholders.,

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary estimating teams in the development of conceptual, FEED, and proposal estimates.
• Develop and execute estimating strategies aligned with project objectives, client requirements, and Fluor estimating best practices.
• Prepare and manage Estimate Development Plans, including deliverables, milestones, timelines, and stakeholder responsibilities.
• Lead estimate planning sessions and coordinate estimating activities across Engineering, Procurement, Contracts, Construction, and Project Controls.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to estimating personnel to support professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare detailed capital cost estimates for proposals, FEED studies, and complex industrial projects.
• Develop Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation and manage internal and external estimate reviews.
• Ensure estimate quality, consistency, and compliance with company procedures and industry standards.
• Develop all classes of estimates in accordance with AACE International Estimate Classification standards.
• Establish project execution assumptions and identify estimate risks, opportunities, and contingencies.
• Coordinate estimate inputs from engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commercial teams throughout estimate development.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders regarding estimate assumptions, methodologies, and project strategies.
• Present estimate plans, methodologies, findings, and recommendations to Fluor and client senior leadership.
• Support proposal development activities and commercial evaluations.
• Assist in the development of home-office budgets and construction budgets.
• Develop Control Budgets for turnover to the Project Controls team.
• Support project benchmarking, forecasting, escalation management, and productivity analysis.
• Champion the continuous improvement and maintenance of estimating databases, cost models, productivity factors, exchange rates, escalation indices, and historical cost information.
• Promote estimating excellence and best practices across projects and proposal activities.
• Support estimating process improvements, tools enhancement, and standardization initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that encourages technical growth and career development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of estimating experience within the EPC industry.
• Significant experience in the oil, gas, chemical, energy, or industrial sectors.
• Proven experience leading at least two FEED or proposal estimates with a CAPEX value exceeding $500 million.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing large-scale capital cost estimates.
• Experience leading multinational and geographically dispersed project teams
• Strong understanding of direct and indirect project costs.
• Advanced knowledge of proposal estimating, FEED estimating, and project execution planning.
• Detailed understanding of estimate methodologies, benchmarking, contingency development, and risk assessment.
• Working knowledge of project controls, cost engineering, procurement, and construction practices.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and proposal requirements.
• Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills with experience communicating to senior management and clients.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior estimators.

Other Job Requirements

• Demonstrable record of estimate accuracy and performance against actual project outcomes.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required, Experience supporting projects across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
• Professional certifications such as:AACE Certified Cost Professional (CCP)AACE CEP or equivalentExperience utilizing:Cleopatra EnterpriseAspenTech Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE)Other industry-standard estimating software and databasesExperience supporting major energy transition, conventional energy, chemical, mining, or industrial projects.Success Measures

To be Considered Candidates

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