Job Description
With increased global demand for new major transportation programs, Fluor has emerged as a leader in developing innovative solutions for large and complex infrastructure projects. We provide high-value solutions for bridges, highways, rail, toll roads, and transit systems using design-build execution and innovative financing delivery methods such as public-private partnerships (P3s).
Fluor Infrastructure O&M is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Infrastructure's growing Operations and Maintenance division. Working cross-functionally with business managers, sales and marketing teams, and operations staff, the Engineering Manager will manage and lead estimating and work planning for the O&M phase of infrastructure projects that follows new construction, as well as for standalone O&M contracts.
This individual will have direct responsibility for managing, developing, and providing day-to-day guidance to junior colleagues. The Engineering Manager will also provide technical support to projects on engineering matters. Note that this is not a design engineering role.
* Responsible for complete estimate preparation with a core team of associate estimators and support from other staff, including bid item and activity setup, cost build-out and summary forms
* Manage, train, and provide mentoring to junior staff
* Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates and work plans;
* Develop and present value engineering proposals/alternates and formal presentations;
* Review and incorporate historical data and combine manpower, equipment, material quotations and subcontractor proposals into estimates;
* Provide complete conceptual budgets and final estimating input on all projects;
* Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids;
* Prepare for and attend all scope meetings with stakeholders;
* Identify risk items, assign risk levels, and identify measures to mitigate risks to portions of the project work and to the overall project
* Review estimates for completion and technical accuracy ensuring quality and alignment with project scope, schedule and execution plan.
* Take a lead role in estimate reviews and presentations
* Prepare basis of estimate documentation, ensuring all working documents and data are maintained to back up estimate figures
* Prepare bid to project handover materials on awarded contracts
* Prepare award related submittals and follow up information
* Assist proposal team during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required
* Provide technical expertise and develop documentation for inspection, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and capital programs.
* Develop scopes of work for subcontracts
* Enact strategies to improve efficiency and accuracy of estimates and proposals;
* Maintain technical knowledge by keeping current on industry activities, available systems, and equipment for infrastructure O&M best practices
* Travel for this position will be required for site visits, when necessary (typically 1-3 days out of the office for site visits)
Preferred Qualifications
* Certified Estimating Professional (CEP)
* Experience with performance-based contracts
* Experience with project management and/or contract management
* Understanding of asset management principles (life cycle analysis, total cost of ownership, ISO 55001, etc.)
* Understanding of earned value management principles
* Familiarity with cost/benefit analysis methods, including net present value