About the Role
We are currently seeking an Estimator VI to support our projects business located in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a vital role in developing high-level and detailed cost models, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring accurate estimates throughout the project life cycle.
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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.
Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At the company, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but believe you have relevant experience, knowledge, or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply.
- Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelor's) 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.
- Knowledge of Aramco and non-Aramco procedures is an asset.
What We Can Offer
- Medical Insurance: Ensures specialist care for you and eligible family members residing in the country, including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for work or personal issues to promote mental, physical, social, and financial well-being.
- GOSI (Social Insurance): Company-covered contributions for KSA employees per government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
- End of Service Gratuity: Eligible for an End of Service benefit in line with KSA Labour Law.
- Examination Leave: Fully paid leave for approved educational examinations, based on actual exam days.
- Professional Memberships: One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification, or license cost per annum for active employees relevant to their role or development plan.
- Inspire Awards: Annual awards programme to recognize and celebrate colleagues who embody our values and deliver excellence.
- Long Service Award: Recognition of commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones.
- Career Development Champions: Structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization, with coaching and mentoring for effective career advancement.
