SME - Cost Estimator

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Wood is recruiting for a  SME Cost Estimator  to join our team in Oman for twelve months duration with potential extension.

In this role you will be responsible for Preparation, review, and submission of accurate estimates of how much it will cost to provide a client or potential client with services. This ensures accurate budgeting and planning can take place, supports the robust control of projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure the project can be delivered profitably.

Responsible and accountable for the development of project estimates and ensuring they are prepared to the required level of detail and accuracy in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures, and standards.

Guides and manages the project estimating team in terms of delegating work, reviewing the work output of the team where appropriate, providing guidance and support, and managing the development of the Estimating team members.

Acts as focal point for all aspects of estimating support to the project / contract team and client, managing the communications interfaces essential for the delivery of the estimates.

Responsible for ensuring systems, process, procedures, and standards are maintained.

Accountable for identifying areas of best practise and driving continuous improvement within the Estimating team.

Accountable for ensuring cost estimates are documented and auditable and that project estimating norms and estimating data is maintained and issued in a controlled manner.

This role may be standalone or act as part of a team as determined by the requirements of the project / contract organisation.

Position is based in Oman for the duration of 12 months.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• requires bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or business discipline
• Typically requires a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive industry experience, with at least eight (8) years in estimating positions.
• Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied
• Excellent understanding of project management principles and techniques
• Excellent understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management
• Prior experience in a Senior Estimating role and managing a team.

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