JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood Nobel Energy is currently looking for a Senior Estimator (Technical) to join our team in Baku. The role involves preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate cost estimates for services to clients or potential clients, enabling precise budgeting and planning. This supports robust project control throughout the lifecycle and ensures projects are delivered profitably.

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• Under general supervision competently performs all aspects of estimating assignments typically in large and more complex projects
• Prepare and develop the Basis of Estimate for project cost estimates for submission
• Develop, issue, and maintain project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents
• Participate in the internal review of project cost estimates, coordinating comments & updates and ultimately obtaining estimate approval as required
• Delivery of reviewed estimates to Wood management for review and approval
• Production and issue of updates to projects cost estimates in a controlled manner
• Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure projects budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate
• Liaise with engineering, procurement, subcontract and construction functions to maintain awareness of the requirements and costs of labour, plant and equipment, materials, subcontracts, offices, IT, and other provisions, to ensure these are accurately reflected in the project cost estimate.
• Undertake the formal filing of project and proposal estimates, the collection of project historical data and the continuous update of estimating databases and norms in a controlled manner.
• Coordinate the development and issue of change orders in accordance with the appropriate change notifications
• May Assess and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications.
• Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews
• Assist and support in the mentoring of junior estimating personnel

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for delivering cost estimates where;
• prepared estimates meet Wood policy, processes, and standards estimates are submitted in a timely manner considering restrictions imposed by resource limitations and documentation provided by stakeholders
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• the Basis of Estimate is documented a record of approved estimates is maintained
• Current contract rates are reflected in estimates
• Current materials and fabrication prices are maintained to reflect the latest market conditions
• Contingency risk analysis is carried out as specified in Wood policy, processes, and standards performance of projects is reviewed in terms of actual hours and quantities versus estimated hours and quantities with recommended changes to norms as required
• Scope and design development charge orders are correctly identified
• Change orders are tracked with correct submission and approval dates recorded

QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical Engineering background and past Engineering Disciplines experience
• Understanding of Technical requirements scope of work is a key requirement
• Understanding of Tender governance process including Commercial acumen
• Quantity Surveying experience
• Typically requires a minimum of six (6) years of progressive industry experience, with at least four (4) years in estimating positions.
• Good knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied
• Detailed understanding of project management principles and techniques
• Good understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management

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)

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.