Senior Estimator

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose

Prepare and supervise the development and presentation of cost estimates for national and international projects in accordance with the approved procedures and supervise the team to ensure that it is equipped to provide the required services to Worley, and its customers

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist in, and ensure adherence to, the preparation and supervision of cost estimates by the approved procedures to cover the following project phases.

• Provide support in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost-estimating problems.

• Provide support in the development of estimating standards, procedures, and systems for the estimating of tenders and proposals

• Provides cost estimating guidance to projects

• Support the development of future benchmarking and estimating tools.

• Work with the team to define an appropriate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) by the customer and project requirements.

• Prepare the estimate plan to include the establishment of the estimating methodology and cost estimating principles applicable to the estimate preparation.

• Review design scope criteria and quantities for completeness and coordinate with the project to develop additional estimating bases when information is incomplete.

• Support the collection, verification, and integration across all work scope into the cost estimate

• Compare and analyze scope, quantities, and cost data between projects. And, in comparison with previous estimates, outcome costs and vendor prices, carry out benchmark estimates through high-level norms and industry standards.

• Develop an escalation model where required and assist with the development of owners' costs.

• Coordinate the identification of areas of risk in the compilation of cost estimates and evaluate appropriate levels of contingency. Where necessary perform Monte Carlo-type risk analysis of costs estimates to determine contingency and accuracy levels. Ensure sound quality of cost estimates adhering to the Worley Cost Estimating review procedures at varying project phases. At a minimum, all developed cost estimates must be reviewed by the Lead Estimator or designee.

• Prepare and present cost estimating information to management/customer. This may include the development of a Basis of Cost Estimate report.

• Provide supervision and assistance to planners in the development and integration of individual schedules into the total project plan.

• Assist with cost-estimating input into specific studies. Responsible for integration of activities and total work scope identification. Evaluates study results, critical path, and recommended conclusions for project team consideration and discussion.

• Review or assist in reviewing schedule/cost engineering and material control-related provisions or proposals and develop supporting data for contract negotiations. Participate in establishing pricing structures to be applied to quantities for estimates.

• Define project needs for cost control by contractual requirements, objectives, and procedures.

• Prepare cost trend estimates in support of project cost trend programs.

• Assist in supervising the team, including;

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Job Specific:

• Having knowledge in developing Operating
• (OPEX) Costs of an Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, or Renewals Project.
• Having knowledge of developing Cost Risk Analysis.
• Having knowledge of developing Economic Lifecycle Costs of Projects.
• Thorough technical and practical estimating skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate, and timely work to WorleyParsons and its clients.
• Knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the discipline, including the ability to plan, review, and present cost engineering and cost estimating products.
• Knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Highly competent in the use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite and discipline-specific software and tools.
• Having knowledge in developing Mining, Metals and their refining estimates.

Additional Special remarks: Hands-on Experience with ACCE (Aspen Capital Cost Estimation), preferred “Certified Aspen User.”

• 12-16 years held in Engineering and Construction Industry

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.