Estimator - Civil (Saudi National)

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Estimator - Civil (Saudi National) to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for the Estimation activities relative to the Airfield Assets delivery programme, ensuring compliance with applicable governance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform the day-to-day Estimation activities for the Airfield Assets delivery programme and monitor its performance against Key Performance Indicators, in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates (or propose / develop strategies, policies, plans, procedures and templates, as required).
• Review / comment Cost Plans and other relevant documents produced by Cost Consultants engaged by the client, as required.
• Participate to the preparation of top-down cost breakdown structures (CBS) and ensure its implementation within deliverables. With Cost Consultants, deliver quality-controlled, best-in-class pre-tender estimates / bill of quantities / material take-off’s for the assigned projects based on applicable standards (CESMM4, NRM…).
• Ensure that changes to scopes of work / services / supplies are correctly estimated, preserving the client’s interests and reputation.
• Provide cost prediction (benchmarking, estimating, cost planning and cost reporting), as required.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring;

• Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build) to deliver a wide array of Airfield Assets Assets (roads, railway systems, power substations, district cooling plants, telecoms, water supply, reservoirs and pumping stations, firefighting systems, irrigation systems, drainage, wastewater treatment plants…).
• Prior experience in Saudi Arabia, on the client’s and/or PMCM consultant’s side preferred, with knowledge of PIF Development Companies’ operating models highly desired.
• Prior experience on Airport / Airfield Assets projects highly desired (but not mandatory).
• Ability to independently perform day-to-day estimation activities and supervise subordinates.
• Extensive knowledge in the Estimation function and industry practices and regulations.
• Conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, CostX, etc.) required to perform daily duties.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent analytical skills to model estimates and quantities using applicable standards.
• Ability to positively influence and contribute to meetings and to interface with the client and stakeholders.
  
  
  

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