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divh2Lead Estimator/h2pWood is recruiting for a Lead Estimator to join its Process Chemicals business. This opportunity is remote./ppThe Role/ppWood is currently seeking a highly motivated Lead Estimator to come join its Process and Chemicals business. This role will be 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. Act 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. Specialty Chemicals, Pulp Paper, BioProducts, Power Generation, Life Sciences, Pharma estimation experience would be considered an asset for this position./ppOur Clients and Projects/ppDesigning the future. Transforming the world./ppWoods Process Chemicals business is a leading player in key market sectors including traditional refining, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, hydrogen production and CCUS. We offer a comprehensive range of engineering and project management services and are market-leading integrators of refinery and petrochemicals facilities, driving innovation in sustainable fuels and advanced materials for the energy transition./ppWhat We Can Offer/pulliMeaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Process and Chemicals sector./liliFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working./liliCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice./liliCompetitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market./liliFlexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle./liliCommitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests./liliGlobal connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession./li/ulpResponsibilities/pulliVerify and approve the Basis of Estimate for project cost estimates for wider approval/liliDevelop, issue, and maintain 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/liliFacilitate and chair the internal review of project cost estimates, ensuring updates are actioned and estimate approval is obtained as required/liliReview and deliver estimates to Wood management and the client for approval/liliReview and ensure updates to projects cost estimates are completed in a controlled manner/liliLiaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure projects budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate/liliLiaise with engineering, procurement, subcontract and construction functions to maintain awareness of the requirements and costs of labor, plant and equipment, materials, subcontracts, offices, IT, and other provisions, to ensure these are accurately reflected in the project cost estimate/liliAccountable for 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./liliReview and issue change orders in accordance with the appropriate change notifications/liliMay review and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications/liliLead and participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews/liliPlay a key role in the mentoring and career development of Estimating personnel/liliEnsure estimates are prepared in compliance with Wood processes, procedures, and guidelines/liliPromote the use of standard estimating systems, procedures, and work methods/liliDeveloping project specific estimate plans, schedules, and basis within the project team/liliSupervising and managing a team in the development of conceptual, factored, semi-detailed, and detailed cost estimates/liliMentoring and coaching members of the estimating team to ensure their ongoing development/liliReviewing and evaluating vendor and subcontractor quotes/liliPerforming detailed quantitative, cost, and productivity analysis/liliPlan, schedule, and lead the estimate review and presentation process/liliPresentation of the estimate to Wood and Client management/liliMaintenance and support of historical estimating databases, escalation indices, and productivity data/li/ulpQualifications/ppWhat Makes You Remarkable?/ppAt Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you dont 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 worlds most critical challenges./ppExpected:/pulli5 -10 years of progressive industry experience, with at least five (5) years in estimating positions for Industrial projects is a must/liliThorough knowledge of estimating techniques and systems with a detailed knowledge of how these are applied/liliExcellent understanding of project management principles and techniques/liliExcellent understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning Risk Analysis Management/li/ul/div