Cost & Estimating Engineer (Cost Analyst II)

WorleyParsons Arabia Limited Co

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares material takeoffs on the most complex projects, drawings, and plans. Reviews takeoffs provided by the Engineering Department and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy.
• Develop procedures for the preparation of estimates for modifications and additions to the onshore and offshore facility.
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of estimates in accordance with the approved procedure for all phases of the works from the agreed engineering deliverables to the appropriate level of accuracy.
• Receive the engineering estimate from the lead/project engineer for each modification/addition and incorporate into the overall estimate for all phases of the work.
• Prepare rationale statements to support the estimate identifying areas of weakness and or areas of risk.
• Carry out validation and verification of the estimates using high level norms and by comparing with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices.
• Continuously monitor the performance of the estimating process as part of the KPIs for the contract.
• From evaluation of the KPI data identify and make recommendations for improvement of the process.
• Assists in training, developing, and maintaining a staff of estimators qualified to carry out departmental and project needs.
• Assigns estimating personnel to projects and supervises their activities, reviewing work produced for accuracy.
• Reviews contractual documents and modifications to determine scope of work and scope of changes.
• Assists project management with preparation of schedules for estimate preparation, review, and publication.
• Develops forms, formats, and procedures to improve the quality of work produced in the Department.
• Interfaces directly with clients.
• Leads a small estimating organization of 1 to 4 employees who are qualified to perform capital cost estimating requirements.
• Serves as a part of the Company s Quality Improvement Team.
• Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction procedures and methods in order to maintain current estimating standards and data bases.
• Completes other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Quality Assurance Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the BU, etc.
• Safety Responsible for personal safety safe working practices for the BU, etc. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.