Estimator

Estimator

Location:
Western Australia, Australia
Salary:
Competitive
Type:
Permanent
Main Industry:
Search Construction Jobs
Other Industries & Skills: 
Purchasing & Supply Chain, Utilities & Services
Advertiser:
Bechtel
Job ID:
132292172
Posted On: 
25 September 2025
Requisition ID: 287562 

- Relocation Authorized: None 
-Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project 
-Work Location: Perth, WA
 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:
Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our
Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our
extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our
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Project Overview:
Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally.  These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place. 

 
Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future. 

Job Summary:
In this role, you will provide technical guidance to promote consistency across projects, customers, and business lines. You will provide detailed review and support to capital cost estimates, cash flow, working capital assessments, and to the preparation of estimate documentation. Your recommendations ensure accurate cost estimations and will be essential in driving project profitability and success. 

Major Responsibilities:
Direct Disciplines & Distribs 

-Conducts capital cost estimates 
-Reviews design scope criteria and develops quantities for undefined scope assumptions in coordination with other stakeholders/departments 
-Participates in establishing pricing structures to be applied to quantities for estimates 

Services 

-Conducts detail pricing for non-manual labor service using functional staffing and other direct cost (ODC) inputs 
-Develops pricing/rates to non-manual staffing in support of project-specific requirements 

Overall 

-Prepares estimate basis and assumption documentation for their area of responsibility in support of overall estimate development 
-Supports complex order of magnitude (OOM) estimates 
-Prepares cost studies, trend estimates, and life cycle cost estimates in specialized areas or in specialized discipline area 
-Identifies risk items and assigns risk levels to portions of the project work and identifies measures to mitigate risk in area of responsibility 
-Interfaces with designated management personnel on specific sections of estimate presentations 

Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:
-Skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups. Proven ability to build strong relationships with customers and team members
-Experience and demonstrated skill in estimating for major infrastructure projects
-Previous experience in the engineering, procurement and construction industry and major infrastructure projects
-Working knowledge of project control tools and cost databases
-Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerBI, project controls tools and cost databases

Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to 
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