Estimating Clerk

SUMMARY:
Estimating Clerk in the Mining Industry

POSITION INFO:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under continuous, close supervision and with detailed work instructions, learns basic project control principles and how to perform the routine aspects of estimating assignments
• Assists in the development of estimates for minor contract scope changes, extra work orders, and minor projects
• Assist and support in the development of 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
• Assist in the internal review of project cost estimates, coordinating comments & updates
• Assist and support the delivery of reviewed estimates to the company management for review and approval
• Assist and support in the production and issue of updates to projects cost estimates in a controlled manner
• Liaise with other Project Controls disciplines to ensure project budgets and schedules are developed to reflect the structure and content of the approved project cost estimate
• Assist and support with 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
• Assist and support in the coordination, development, and issue of change orders in accordance with the appropriate change notifications
• May assess and communicate cost and schedule impact of change notifications
• Participate in Project Controls Compliance and Continuous Improvement Reviews

• Prepared estimates meet the company policy, processes, and standards
• Estimates are submitted in a timely manner considering restrictions imposed by resource limitations and documentation provided by stakeholders
• The Basis of Estimate is documented
• A record of approved estimates is maintained
• Current contract rates are reflected in estimates
• Current materials and fabrication prices are maintained to reflect the latest market conditions
• Contingency risk analysis is carried out as specified in the company policy, processes, and standards
• performance of projects is reviewed in terms of actual hours and quantities versus estimated hours and quantities with recommended changes to norms as required
• Scope and design development charge orders are correctly identified

• Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers, and team members
• Engages in routine exchanges of information
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate across the business
  
• Actively promote the company procedures and initiatives in line with company values
  
• Engage with and promote functional & cross contract development including Networking/knowledge sharing
• Maintain communication with respective focal points
• Manage interfaces across functional and business boundaries

• Typically requires qualifications to ISCED level 3 (Upper Secondary) with good level of attainment in math

• Entry level role, incumbents will typically have no prior experience in project control
• Good level of general computer skills