Commercial Estimator at Wood PLC in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Overview



Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design, build and advance the world.


Wood are recruiting for a Commercial Estimator to join the Commercial function within the Consulting business unit.


This position will be based at our Houston office on a hybrid basis.



Please note the closing date will be end of day on Friday the 13th September.



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The Role



The Commercial functions vision is; realizing returns, managing risk, maximizing opportunities


As Wood continues to grow and diversify to meet the demands of an everchanging world, the commercial function plays a leading role in ensuring we unlock our full potential, capture the value we create and are correctly rewarded for this by our clients.


The Commercial Estimator will support the wider commercial and proposal's teams with providing full cost breakdowns of the service offerings across the consulting division. They will maximize commercial performance while managing business / project risks (pre and post contract), ensuring compliance with relevant commercial / contracting policies.


Due to the nature of work that we do within Consulting, the types of services estimated on are extremely varied and as such will provide the successful estimator with an opportunity to develop their skills further, working on different and innovative pricing structures. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator who is experienced in providing cost break down and estimations on services who would like to gain more experience across a diverse sector and have a direct impact on the growth strategy of the organization.



Our Clients and Projects



Designing the future. Transforming the world.


Wood's Consulting business unit is a global, end-to-end, multi-sector specialist consultancy, trusted by clients to provide the innovative solutions and delivery excellence needed to solve today's most complex challenges and maximize value across the asset life cycle. As the spearhead for the future of Wood and its role in a changing world, we are leading Wood's strategic growth in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development across a variety of end markets includingoil & gas, hydrogen, power, renewables, chemicals, minerals and life sciences.



What we can offer

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  Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the Energy and Materials Markets

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  Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

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  Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

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  Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

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  Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

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  Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

RESPONSIBILITIES



The key objectives for this role are:

• Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviors

• Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity

• Champion and promote the application of the Financial ManagementFramework guidelines

• Champion and follow the relevant DOA and commercial / contracting policies

Leads the provision of:

• Support to the proposals team in terms of performing commercial review of pricing sections of tender documents, reviewing commercial proposals (price tables) prior to submission for internal approval, and preparing pricing and the associated qualifications,

• Preparation of rate cards for the region / business

• Preparation of estimates as required for bespoke pricing

• Quarterly (or as otherwise agreed) updates of all cost elements of rate cards

QUALIFICATIONS



Skills And Qualifications



What makes you remarkable?


You may decide not to apply because you don't match every statement below. However, we would still like to hear from you... At Wood we are truly committed to equal opportunities and want to access all talent. So even if you feel you don't have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world's most critical challenges....please do apply.



Expected:

• Previous experience within a commercial estimating position

• Awareness of relevant corporate and project procedures for commercial estimating

• Proven experience in estimating and costing for a global organization

• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to prioritize key tasks and solve problems for the team

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel

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