KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Under continuous, close supervision and with detailed work instructions, learns basic project control principles and how to perform the routine aspects of estimating assignments
Assists in the development of estimates for minor contract scope changes, extra work orders, and minor projects
Assist and support in the development of project cost estimates in accordance with the Basis of Estimate including statements of work scope, assumptions, man-hour estimates, narratives, and review & comment of client documents
Assist in the internal review of project cost estimates, coordinating comments & updates
Assist and support the delivery of reviewed estimates to the company management for review and approval
Assist and support in the production and issue of updates to projects cost estimates in a controlled manner
Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure project budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate
Assist and support with the formal filing of project and proposal estimates, the collection of project historical data and the continuous update of estimating databases and norms in a controlled manner
Assist and support in the coordination, development, and issue of change orders in accordance with the appropriate change notifications
May assess and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications
Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews

Assist in the delivery of cost estimates where:

Prepared estimates meet the company policy, processes, and standards
Estimates are submitted in a timely manner considering restrictions imposed by resource limitations and documentation provided by stakeholders
The Basis of Estimate is documented
A record of approved estimates is maintained
Current contract rates are reflected in estimates
Current materials and fabrication prices are maintained to reflect the latest market conditions
Contingency risk analysis is carried out as specified in the company policy, processes, and standards
performance of projects is reviewed in terms of actual hours and quantities versus estimated hours and quantities with recommended changes to norms as required
Scope and design development charge orders are correctly identified

Internal:

Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers, and team members
Engages in routine exchanges of information
Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across the business
Actively promote the company procedures and initiatives in line with company values
Engage with and promote functional & cross contract development including Networking/knowledge sharing
Maintain communication with respective focal points
Manage interfaces across functional and business boundaries

External:
Communicate and co-operate with external clients, stakeholders including Industry bodies, academia, market intelligence, relevant conferences, vendors, business acquisition and business development

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