Estimating Engineer (Civil)

Job description / Role

The Scope of Work is related to Service-Type 2 which provides engineering, project management, construction management and project controls resources to meet peak manpower requirements in order to support estimating services to Project Management, Facilities Planning, Operations Departments and other organizations in support of planning and execution of the corporate Capital Program.

Primary role is to provide overall estimating technical expertise and coordinates activities. Also, provide/review different type of estimates and resolution of complex estimating problems.

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities:
• Provide overall estimating technical expertise and coordinates activities as group/unit leader when required
• Provide professional expertise in the resolution of complex estimating problems
• Prepare multi-discipline, conceptual and definitive cost estimates for Capital Projects
• Review estimates prepared by other estimators (II, III and IV level) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with the scope of work, including those developed by contractor, that may need revising to reflect construction practices in the Kingdom
• Assist project management and contracting personnel with bid analysis and contract negotiations
• Advise lower level estimators of company estimating methods/procedures and provides estimate breakdown direction
• Keep abreast of significant developments in cost estimating by close review of technical literature, contacts with contractors, visit to areas of construction and attendance at professional and technical meetings
• Utilizes computer-estimating programs (ACCE “K-Base", MS project, excel, timberline, etc.).

Requirements

Organizational Relationships (Work Contacts):
• Regular interactions with Project Manager/ Project Controls manager
• Engineering disciplines, Quality and Procurement Functions
• Independence of Operations and Decision-making Authority:
• Has overall responsibility and accountability for the progress control and reporting
• Has high visibility to Saudi Aramco stakeholders
• Able to work within a defined role with limited supervision
• Exercises judgment in making decisions; know when to seek advice

Minimum Requirements:
• Candidates should have a minimum of 9 years’ experience in estimating oil and gas project activities, including at least 5 years civil / infrastructure facilities experience.
• Candidate must be familiar with construction practices, materials and equipment.

About the Company

Atkins is one of the leading providers of professional, technology based consultancy and support services to the industry, commerce and governments in all of the worlds major economies. With over 17,000 staff operating in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas, Atkins has a broad range of skills and resources and provides Clients with a comprehensive service throughout the entire life cycle of the projects in the built environment.

We aim to be the international first choice supplier of technical and integrated services. Shaped by our customers' needs, our vision is to:

• focus on quality
• seek world class design and excellence
• strive to add value
• be flexible to the evolving needs of a changing society

Atkins first carried out design and supervision commissions in the Gulf area in 1967. From its regional head office in Dubai, U.A.E. Atkins Middle East now employs over 2000 staff located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Oman (Muscat ), Qatar (Doha) Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City) and India (Bangalore).