Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction - Fluor

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Job Description:

Fluor's Infrastructure business is looking for a highly motivated estimator to join our dynamic team in our Lewisville, TX office.


This position conducts work directly related to management or general business operations in an organization or functional area. The work requires advanced knowledge gained from a prolonged course of specialized instruction, experience, and expertise. The position includes work requiring the consistent exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.


This position is responsible for complying with estimating procedures when developing project estimates. The individual may participate in identifying estimating improvement techniques. In this role, the individual acts autonomously on small projects. The individual will also be assigned to provide estimating support on larger projects, which may require the lead estimator to be responsible for the work product. This is considered to still be a learning position when developing engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction (EPFC) cost estimates. This position will require moderate supervision when developing estimates for Indirect, Escalation, Contingency, and Other Costs.


• Responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of co-workers

• Review and analyze contract plans, specifications, and reference information to develop detailed cost estimates for heavy civil projects

• Prepares quantity takeoffs and pricing of earthwork, removals, base and paving, concrete work, drainage, and other related projects scopes

• Analyze material and subcontractor quotes for completeness and project requirements.

• Assists in bid closeout and final proposal preparation.

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

• Provide high-quality estimates to upper-level estimators in a timely manner, in which the information is reconcilable to source data

• Be fully familiar with the use and purpose of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS); utilize assigned WBS in developing estimates

• Develop an understanding of indirect costs and conceptual estimating theories and techniques

• Demonstrate basic understanding of supervisory techniques

• Demonstrate basic understanding of Estimating role in Baseline Centric Execution

• Perform peer review of estimates, when assigned

• Assist in estimate completion activities and estimate turnover to the project team

• Coordinate information exchange among the Engineering, Purchasing, and Construction Groups

• Develop or assist in the development of Home Office and Construction estimates

• Continue to improve on personal development

• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines

• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff

• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards

• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies

• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job

• May need to travel to attend to business related matters

• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality

• Other duties as assigned

Job ID: 147243BR

City: Lewisville

State: Texas

Country: United States


We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.