Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator

Job Description

This position is responsible for complying with estimating procedures when developing project estimates.   The individual will participate in improving techniques for estimating.   In this role, the individual may act autonomously on mid-sized to large projects. The individual may also be responsible for providing general supervision and/or administrative direction to a staff of estimating personnel on larger projects.  At this position requires no supervision when developing Direct, Indirect, and Services cost estimates.  This position may consult with others when developing estimates for Escalation, Contingency and Other costs.  

• Develop the estimate plan and coordinate estimate development with the project team; including preparation of the Estimate Schedule

• Utilize estimating methods and the expertise of other project professionals to establish total project estimates

• Perform peer review of estimates, when assigned

• Refine understanding of conceptual estimating theories and techniques

• Coach others in basic understanding of Estimating role in Baseline Centric Execution  

• Develop detailed E&I  Material Take‑Offs (MTOs) for cable, tray, conduit, grounding, lighting, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, heat tracing, and related bulk materials.
• Prepare accurate E&I material pricing and labour effort‑hour units based on project scope and standards.
• Create E&I work packages and coding structures aligned with the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to ensure complete cost capture. 
• IntegrateE&I discipline inputs into Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction (EPFC) estimates, including indirects, escalation, and contingency. 
• Reconcile E&I estimates with drawings, one‑lines, load lists, equipment lists, and vendor/subcontractor quotations.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of E&I quantities, calculations, and unit rates, and review junior estimators’ work when applicable.
• Coordinate and validate vendor quotes for major E&I equipment such as substations, E‑houses, switchgear, and power distribution systems. 
• Incorporate mining‑specific constructability considerations including long cable runs, outdoor substations, remote locations, and temporary power/E&I construction needs.
• Maintain and update E&I unit‑rate databases and norms, and contribute to improving estimating practices and tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to align cost assumptions and ensure estimate completeness.
• Support estimate reviews and presentations by explaining E&I assumptions, methodologies, basis of estimate, and major cost drivers.

• Other duties as assigned 

Basic Job Requirements

• Stay abreast of current estimating techniques by maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations or by networking with other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry

• Be knowledgeable about business line specific rates to be applied in estimates  

• Be active in knowledge management portals and communities with regard to forum questions and discussions

• Be knowledgeable about the benefits of Cost Competitive Execution, Excel to Win, Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) and Strategy to Win; actively promote innovative ideas and solutions 

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner 

Other Job Requirements

• Stay abreast of current estimating techniques by maintaining expertise through the numerous opportunities provided by professional organizations or by networking with other estimating specialists within the engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry

• Be knowledgeable about business line specific rates to be applied in estimates  

• Be active in knowledge management portals and communities with regard to forum questions and discussions

• Be knowledgeable about the benefits of Cost Competitive Execution, Excel to Win, Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) and Strategy to Win; actively promote innovative ideas and solutions 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing estimates for Mining and Metal projects 

• Should be involved with an Estimating professional society 

• Minimum of zero (0) years of experience using any of the Fluor Estimating Systems or four (4) years of experience using Industry recognized estimating systems

• Minimum of two (2) years of field experience, preferably in project controls, construction, contracts, or estimating

• Demonstrate strong technical ability, combined with communicative skills, to lead estimate development  

• Knowledgeable about Lump Sum and/or Cost Rei